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Research Statement
My research focusses on early childhood education and methods in the field of ‘what works’ in education, specifically social emotional development, academic attainment and programme evaluation. I have conducted over 25 large-scale studies, which have included: randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, quasi-experimental studies and surveys.
Leadership roles
Director: Campbell UK & Ireland
Disciplinary Lead for Education
Shadow REF Champion (Education)
Recent Projects
Miller, S., Keenan, C., Hanratty, J. (2019-2020). Three systematic reviews on improving outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessnees, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Connolly, P., Dunne, L., Kee, F., McGovern, M., Miller., S., Taylor, L., Winter, K., Woodcock, K. (2017-2020). Early childhood development for peacebuilding, National Institute for Health research (NIHR)
Connolly, P., & Miller, S. (2015-2016). The effectiveness of school based social emotional learning programmes: a systematic review, HSC R&D Office
Miller, S., Dunne, L. (2017-2019). A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluation of the Peep Learning Together Programme, Education Endowment Foundation
Sloan, S., Gildea., A., Miler, S., & Thurston, A. (2016-2018). A Randomised controlled trial evaluation of ‘Zippy’s Friends’, Education Endowmnent Foundation
Connolly, P., Kee, F., Miller, S., Gildea, A., Sloan, S. McIntosh, E., Rafferty, H. (2011-2015). A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis of the Roots of Empathy schools-based programme for improving social and emotional wellbeing outcomes among 8-9 year olds in Northern Ireland, NIHR
Miller, S., Sloan, S., Gildea, A. & Thurston, A. (2014-2015) A randomised controlled trial of Engaging parents through text messaging, Education Endowment Foundation
Miller, S., Dunne, L., Millen, S. & McGeady, C. (2008-2014) A randomized controlled trial of the Lifestart Parenting Programme, Atlantic Philanthropies through the Lifestart Foundation
Teaching
Doctoral
Survey Methods in Education EDD9061
Experimental methods in Education EDD9063
Masters
Quantitative Data Analysis SOC9057
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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R4803SES: NIHR Global Health Research Group (ECD and Peacebuilding)
Miller, S. (PI), Connolly, P. (CoI), Dunne, L. (CoI), Kee, F. (CoI), McGovern, M. (CoI), Taylor, L. (CoI), Winter, K. (CoI) & Woodcock, K. (CoI)
30/06/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R7436AEL: Data Archiving Proposal for Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Initiative
O'Hare, L. (PI), Biggart, A. (CoI), Connolly, P. (CoI), Dunne, L. (CoI), Miller, S. (CoI) & Perra, O. (CoI)
26/01/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R2181EDU: Una- The Global Initiative for Children and Young People
Miller, S. (PI)
16/12/2014 → …
Project: Research
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R2981EDU: Success for All UK
Biggart, A. (PI), Miller, S. (CoI) & O'Hare, L. (CoI)
01/08/2012 → …
Project: Research
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Wellbeing, academic buoyancy and educational achievement in primary school students
Miller, S., Connolly, P. & Maguire, L. K., Jun 2013, In: International Journal of Educational Research. 62, p. 239-248 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educational professionals’ understanding of childhood traumatic brain injury
Linden, M. A., Braiden, H.-J. & Miller, S., 2013, In: Brain Injury. 27, 1, p. 92-102 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of Time to Read, a Volunteer Tutoring Program for 8-9 Year Olds
Miller, S. & Connolly, P., 2013, In: Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. 35, 1, p. 23-37 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of a volunteer mentoring programme on reading outcomes among eight- to nine-year-old children: A follow up randomized controlled trial
Miller, S., Connolly, P. & Maguire, L. K., Jun 2012, In: Journal of Early Childhood Research. I0, 2, p. 134-144 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Participatory research with children and young people: an umbrella review protocol
McCafferty, P., Schubotz, D., Miller, S. & Crowe, A., 29 Mar 2024, 7 p. Queen's University Belfast.Research output: Other contribution › Protocol
Open AccessFile99 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Developing a set of Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) for children aged 0-6 in Egypt, Prague
Dunne, L. (Presenter), Gleghorne, N. (Contributor), Winter, K. (Contributor), Miller, S. (Contributor) & Connolly, P. (Contributor)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Review of Department of Education (NI) Targeted Early Years Interventions
Aideen Gildea (Consultant) & Sarah Miller (Consultant)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Consultancy types › KTP & Consultancy in kind
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What factors impact everyday peace? An exploration using Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping with post-graduate students at Queen's University Belfast, Yale University
Dunne, L. (Speaker), O'Hare, L. (Contributor) & Miller, S. (Contributor)
22 Apr 2024 → 23 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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What Works Global Summit, Ottawa 2023
Sarah Miller (Contributor), Laura Dunne (Contributor) & Leonor Rodriguez (Presenter)
19 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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What Works Global Summit, Ottawa 2023
Dunne, L. (Presenter), Brennan-Wilson, A. (Contributor), Soares, L. (Contributor), Martins Da Silva, D. (Contributor), Gleghorne, N. (Contributor), Miller, S. (Contributor), Da Silva, A. (Contributor) & Connolly, P. (Contributor)
19 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Press/Media
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Early Child Development Conference at Yale, co-hosted by LINKS Study team, QUB
22/11/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Article in SchoolsWeek: Texting parents about their child’s homework deadlines boosts maths results, new report finds
15/07/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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The Guardian, Education Report: Text parents about homework to boost exam results - study
15/07/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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BBC Education Report: Texting parents boosts maths grades, study suggests
Sarah Miller, Jenny Robinson, Seaneen Sloan, Aideen Gildea & Allen Thurston
15/07/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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Article in The Economist: How to Make Children do Their Homework
Miller, S., Robinson, J., Sloan, S., Gildea, A. & Thurston, A.
15/07/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other