Research
Research at Marlborough School
Marlborough School utilises an evidence based approached including for strategic decision making and teaching approaches. We are also part of the Empower Research Hub through Challenge Partners, and Liz Smith our headteacher, is also an Affiliated Researcher with The Open University.
Evidence based pedagogy approaches include:
- Zones of Regulation
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Holistic Assessment
- PERMA
- Theraplay
- TAC PAC/Intensive Interaction
- Attention Autism
- TEACCH
Publications:
Beyond manifestos. What does education need next? SSAT, Nov 26th, 2023
Holistic Assessment at Marlborough School, March 17th, 2024
Further reading
Capable Learning environments
Current Research Project February 2025
Liz is working on a research project with Dr Ben Evans at The Open University entitled ‘The value of music to develop Preparation for Adulthood skills for students with severe learning difficulties (SLD).’ This project aims to capture the development in Preparation for Adulthood skills through the experiences of music making for students participating in music activities such as choir and drumming club at Marlborough Legacy. Ben is the researcher primarily responsible for carrying out fieldwork with staff and liaising with other stakeholders and parents/carers. Liz is the researcher primarily responsible for carrying out fieldwork with students. A favourable opinion from HREC (ethics) at the OU was received in February 2025, and it is anticipated that data collection will start in March 2025.