Research in schools

Aberdeenshire council welcomes and supports research in our schools. We particularly support research that:

  • Encourages learning
  • Has the potential to contribute to new knowledge and practice in education
  • Investigates what appears to be working well so that practitioners and policymakers can learn from the most successful experiences or examples
  • Helps to improve practice in educational settings

Researchers from outwith the council wishing to undertake research in Aberdeenshire Council schools should use the following application form and guidance to make their request:

If you have any questions please contact:

Principal Educational Psychologist
Education and Children's Services
Aberdeenshire Council
Woodhill House
Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB

Carron Douglas
Telephone: 01224 472840
Email: ecs.asnadmin@aberdeenshire.gov.uk