Her funded research has looked at community-orientated schools; child participation; and the myths of raising aspirations. Current interests: reducing educational inequalities; demonstrating that society’s not broke; making mini-films of academic ideas; using video and narrative to bring change in relationships; children’s political activism; effecting real democratic participation in society; and developing fairness in children’s services in light of current funding and policy changes. She is also very interested in helping practitioners to use research well in decisions about practice.Diverse teachers, diverse learners (Public Seminar)