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Deborah Robinson is an Associate Lecturer in Education at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. Her research focuses on inclusive education, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), policy evaluation, and counter-hegemonic research methodologies. She has contributed to national policy evaluations such as the Access and Inclusion Model in Ireland and authored works on teacher education for inclusion in neoliberal contexts. Recent publications include critical analyses of education policies, participatory research approaches, and the social inclusion of people with learning disabilities.
Her research emphasizes practitioner and child perspectives in policy evaluation, resisting traditional power dynamics in research. Key themes include the role of higher education in preparing inclusive teachers, the impact of education policies on SEND populations, and innovative methodologies to challenge systemic inequities. Collaborative projects with organizations like the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth highlight her engagement with real-world policy implementation.
Dr. Robinson has published widely in journals like Education Sciences and British Journal of Learning Disabilities, with a focus on topics such as supported internships, education health and care plans (EHCPs), and the transition of young people with disabilities into adulthood. Her work bridges academic research with actionable guidance for practitioners and policymakers, aiming to foster more equitable educational systems.
