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Areas of Expertise
I have researched and published widely on a range of
issues relating to the following broad areas and have gained a national
and increasingly international reputation in these:
- racism and race relations;
- inequalities in education, especially in relation
to social class, gender and 'race'/ethnicity;
- children and prejudice in the early years (particularly
racism and also sectarianism in the context of Northern Ireland); and
- the social contexts of young children's learning
and development.
I have also gained extensive experience, more generally,
in:
- the use of qualitative methods, including
ethnography, focus groups and indepth interviews
- the use of quantitative methods, both
in terms of routine statistical analysis and the use of advanced
multivariate techniques
- the design and analysis of major baseline surveys
- the evaluation of children's services, particularly
using randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs
- the delivery of training
- undertaking needs assessments
- offering advice on survey design and
statistical data analysis
- devising business plans
- conducting evaluations of organisations
and their services
- web site design and management
Previous and/or Current Clients
I have undertaken research and/or consultancy work for
a wide range of organisations including:
- BBC Northern Ireland
- Channel 4
- The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research
Agency
- The Equality Unit within the Office of the
First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- The Community Relations Council
- Parenting Matters (Barnardos)
- Save the Children
- Playboard
- The governmental Promoting Social Inclusion
Working Group on Travellers
- The Speedwell Trust
- Derry/Londonderry Citizens Advice Bureau
Examples of Completed Work
Consultation
with Travellers in Northern Ireland on the Recommendations of the governmental
Promoting Social Inclusion Working Group on Travellers (full text
available on the web)
Commissioned by the Office of the First Minister
and Deputy First Minister.
 Fair
Play: Talking with Children about Prejudice and Discrimination* (pdf
file 910KB)
*Received a 'Highly Commended' Award at the NICVA/Nationwide
SCOPE Communication Awards 2003.
Commissioned by Barnardos Parenting Matters and Save
the Children.
Ethical Principles
for Researching Vulnerable Groups (pdf file 85KB)
Commissioned by the Victims' Unit within the
Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister.
Future Work
Please do not hesitate to contact
me to discuss your own consultancy requirements.
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