Professor Carol Robinson
Professor Of Childrens Rights
Education
Publications
- Developing rights-based standards for children having tests, treatments, examinations and interventions : using a collaborative, multi-phased, multi-method and multi-stakeholder approach to build consensus
- Bray Lucy, Carter Bernie, Kiernan Joann, Horowicz Ed, Dixon Katie, Ridley James, Robinson Carol, Simmons Anna, Craske Jennie, Sinha Stephanie, Morton Liza, Nafria Begonya, Forsner Maria, Rullander Anna-Clara, Nilsson Stefan, Darcy Laura, Karlsson Katarina, Hubbuck Cath, Brenner Maria, Spencer-Little Sian, Evans Kath, Rowland Andrew, Hilliard Carol, Preston Jennifer, Leroy Piet L, Roland Damian, Booth Lisa, Davies Jean, Saron Holly, Mansson Marie Edwinson, Cox Ann, Ford Karen, Campbell Steven, Blamires Julie, Dickinson Annette, Neufeld Michael, Peck Blake, de Avila Marla, Feeg Veronica, Mediani Henny Suzana, Atout Maha, Majamanda Maureen D, North Natasha, Chambers Christine, Robichaud Fanny
- European Journal of Pediatrics Vol 182, pp. 4707-4721 (2023)
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-023-05131-9
- Blackpool Opportunity Area Evaluation of Strand 1 : Executive Summary
- Kaehne Axel, Robinson Carol, Grimwood Tom, Stuart Kaz, Simcock Tom, Roberts Louise
- (2022)
- Blackpool Opportunity Area Evaluation of Strand 1 : Final Report for Blackpool Council
- Kaehne Axel, Robinson Carol, Stuart Kaz, Grimwood Tom, Simcock Tom, Roberts Louise
- (2022)
- Blackpool Opportunity Area Evaluation Strand 2 : Report for Blackpool Council
- Kaehne Axel, Robinson Carol, Stuart Kaz, Grimwood Tom, Simcock Tom, Roberts LOUISE
- (2022)
- Blackpool Opportunity Area Evaluation Strand 2: Executive Summary : Report for Blackpool Council
- Kaehne Axel, Robinson Carol, Stuart Kaz, Grimwood Tom, Simcock Tom, Roberts Louise
- (2022)
- Bridging the theory and practice of eliciting the voices of young children : findings from the Look Who's Talking Project
- Cassidy Claire, Wall Kate, Robinson Carol, Arnott Lorna, Beaton Mhairi, Hall Elaine
- European Early Childhood Education Research Journal Vol 30, pp. 32-47 (2022)
- https://doi.org/10.1080/1350293X.2022.2026431
Research Interests
Carol’s research interests combine theoretical and empirical work focusing on the voices, experiences, rights and empowerment of children and young people. She has led several pupil voice projects in primary, secondary and special schools, helping staff to develop ways of listening to the voices of children and young people. She also led the ‘Pupils’ Voices’ strand of the Cambridge Primary Review of Education in England and was Co-Investigator for the evaluation of UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award. Building on this work, she is currently working with Osaka Kyouiku University and the Japanese Ministry of Education to develop a ‘Safety Promotion School’ award for schools across Japan.
A major focus of Carol’s work has been around developing insights into issues relating to children’s Human Rights Education (HRE). The external recognition of her expertise in this area is evidenced by national and international invitations to present lectures and keynote addresses; examine doctoral theses; join journal editorial boards; lead professional learning focusing on children's righst and rights education for teachers, healthcare workers and other professionals whose work involves children. Carol also regularly receives invitations to contribute to discussions around Children’s Rights and voice. For example, in October 2018 she commented on the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission draft strategy for school-based HRE and contributed to an all-party parliamentary group discussion at the House of Commons focusing on a vision for public (including school-based) Legal and Human Rights Education. Furthermore, in March 2019, following an invitation from the Chairman of the Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel, Carol commented on the Draft Law relating to the powers of the Children’s Commissioner for Jersey. In October 2022, Carol was invited by a Whitehall-bsee Seniour Policy Advisor for the Crown Prosecution Service to comment, from a chilren's rightgs perspective, on draft new policy guiance for the Youth Justice Service which focuses on children who are suspects and defendants. In November 2022 she also took part in a House of Lords Think Tank, disucssing the direction of education research on real classroom issues.
Carol’s methodological interests focus on constructivist approaches to research, and within this, particularly favours narrative approaches.
Projects
- Evaluation of Priority 3 Projects - Preparing Young People for Work
- Robinson, Carol (Principal Investigator)
- Awarded at Edge Hill University - Blackpool Council commissioned a consortium between Edge Hill University and the University of Cumbria to evaluate the Blackpool Opportunity Area programme Strand 2. The overall purpose of the Opportunity Area programme is to improve the experience, engagement and employment outcomes of young people transitioning from compulsory education into Post 16 education, employment or training (EET).
The Strand 2 element of this programme involves the Blackpool Engagement Journey consisting of two projects, the ‘Pathways for All’ and the ‘Targeted NEET’ projects. - 01-Jan-2021 - 31-Jan-2021
Contact
Professor
Carol
Robinson
Professor Of Childrens Rights
Education
Email: carol.robinson@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 444 8708