Dr Steve Webster and Teresa Tinklin

Independent research consultants

Research in Education

We bring:

  • Over 16 years experience of educational research, spanning all sectors from primary to higher education
  • Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • The ability to statistically analyse large datasets
  • A strong track record of writing accessible publications for a range of audiences including funders, practitioners, students, academics and government representatives
  • Particular knowledge of issues of inequality, relating to gender, social class and disability, as well as particular knowledge of mental health issues

Recent research projects

Understanding and promoting student mental health in higher education: a mapping exercise, with Alastair Wilson, Strathclyde University, for the Scottish Executive (2006).

 

Progress and pass rates in new national qualifications, with Cathy Howieson, University of Edinburgh, for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (2005).

 

Disabled students and multiple policy innovations in higher education, with Professor Sheila Riddell, University of Edinburgh, for the ESRC (2002-2004).

 

The introduction of a unified system (looking at the introduction of the new system of national qualifications in post-16 education in Scotland), with Professor David Raffe and Cathy Howieson, University of Edinburgh, for the ESRC (2002-2004).

 

Gender and pupil performance in Scotland's schools, with Dr Linda Croxford, University of Edinburgh, for the Scottish Executive (2001).

 

The Scottish School Leavers Survey Special Studies: Entrants to Higher Education and High Achieving Females, with Professor David Raffe and Dr Linda Croxford, for the Scottish Executive (1998-2000).

 

Selected publications

Riddell, S, Tinklin, T and Wilson, A (2005)Disabled students in higher education, Routledge, Oxon.

 

Tinklin, T, Riddell, S and Wilson, A (2005) Support for students with mental health difficulties: the students' perspective, British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 33(4), 495-512.

 

Tinklin, T, Croxford, L, Ducklin, A and Frame, B (2005) Gender and attitudes to work and family roles: the views of young people at the millennium, Gender and Education, 17(20), 129-142.

 

Tinklin, T, Croxford, L, Ducklin, A and Frame, B (2003) Inclusion: A gender perspective, Policy Futures,1(4).

 

Tinklin, T, Riddell, S and Wilson, A (2004) Disabled students in higher education, CES Briefing no. 32, University of Edinburgh.

 

Tinklin, T (2003) Gender differences and high attainment, British Educational Research Journal, 29(3), 307-325.

 

Tinklin, T, Croxford, L, Ducklin, A and Frame, B (2001) Gender and pupil performance in Scotland's schools, report to the Scottish Executive, University of Edinburgh.

  

Tinklin, T (2000) The influence of social background on application and entry to higher education in Scotland: a multi-level analysis, Higher Education Quarterly, 54(4), 367-385.

 

Hall, J and Tinklin, T (1998) Students First: the experiences of disabled students in higher education, Scottish Council for Research in Education, University of Glasgow.

 

We tailor our approach to meet your needs 

We are happy to discuss your research needs and requirements. Click here to contact us. We offer a sliding scale of fees, with lower rates for community based organisations.

 

As required, we also work with a number of research associates and, on some projects, with academic partners.  

 

Contact

 
Steve Webster and Teresa Tinklin

 

Telephone: 0114 235 0826

 

Email:info@independentresearch.org.uk