Thank you for your interest in taking part in this study, which is exploring the experiences of teachers and teaching assistants who teach or support students with special educational needs in mainstream primary schools in England.

To take part in this study, you will be required to complete the following questionnaire which should take about 15-20 minutes. Your participation is completely voluntary and confidential. You can withdraw from the study at any point by exiting the browser (it will not be possible to withdraw after you have completed and submitted the questionnaire since all responses are anonymous). 

To thank you for your time, you will have the option of entering a draw for a £10 Tesco voucher after completing the questionnaire.


Please click here to read the Information Sheet if you are interested in taking part in the study. If you have any questions after reading the Information Sheet, please contact Dr. Ciara Padden (e-mail: C.M.Padden@kent.ac.uk; tel. number: 0122782 4640) before you decide whether to take part.

• I confirm that I have read and understood the information sheet.
• I have had an opportunity to consider the information. 
• I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I can withdraw from the study at any time without giving reason.
• I understand that I can ask any questions about the study.
• I agree to take part in the above research study.