http://hdl.handle.net/2428/8424 Search the Channel search http://arrts.gtcni.org.uk/gtcni/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2428/9822 Title: Thoughts on the 11 Plus<br/><br/>Authors: Leonard, Madeleine; Davey, Ciara<br/><br/>Abstract: The purpose of the study was to provide a forum in which children could articulate their experiences and views on the transfer test procedure. The study utilised three distinct methods of data collection. These included focus group interviews with children attending eight primary schools in Belfast, stories written by children on their experiences of sitting the 11 plus exam and receiving their result, and picture drawn by children regarding their thoughts on the 11 plus. The majority of the children who took part in the research outline the stress and pressure they face as they go through the various stages associated with doing the 11 plus. http://hdl.handle.net/2428/8491 Title: Participation, Happiness and Achievement: the Impact of Poverty on the School Experiences of 16-Year Olds<br/><br/>Authors: Schubotz, Dirk; Simpson, David; Tennant, Alex<br/><br/>Abstract: Save the Children is particularly interested in exploring and testing the correlations between children’s participation at school and their happiness and self-esteem, and whether this in turn might contribute to improvements in educational achievement for children. In 2006, All 16-year olds registered on the Child Benefit Register who were born in February wereinvited to take part in the Young Life & Times survey. Of the 1,973 respondents eligible to take part, 772 (39%) completed a questionnaire. The evidence overall suggests strongly that participatory mechanisms in most schools need to be strengthened. http://hdl.handle.net/2428/8427 Title: Turning up the Sound<br/><br/>Authors: Save the Children<br/><br/>Abstract: The feasibility study is focussed on the participation of children and young people in decisionmaking processes relating to policy making and service development within statutory agencies and Departments of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The study covers children, young peopleand young adults up to the age of 25, for the sake of readability, the term “young people” is used in this report on occasions to include all three groups. http://hdl.handle.net/2428/8426 Title: No Choice: No Chance<br/><br/>Authors: Save the Children<br/><br/>Abstract: This research is conducted by a group of young people with disabilities and the report reveals the educational experiences of young people with disabilities in Northern Ireland.