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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 of Postgraduate Taught Studies (SSESW)
Director: Campbell UK & Ireland
Editor Campbell Collaboration Education Coordinating Group
Recent Projects
Miller, S., Dunne, L., Early, E., Gleghorne, N. (2023-2026). Social Inequalities in Education: Longitudinal Analysis of EOL data, ADRC: ESRC
Dempster, M., Bradley, D., Keenan, C., Miller, S. (2021-2022). COHERE: COHERE phase 2: Living systematic reviews and evidence and gap map on determinants of COVID- 19 Health Related Behaviour, Economic & Social Research Council
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)
Miller, S., Dunne, L. (2017-2019). A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluation of the Peep Learning Together Programme, Education Endowment Foundation
Connolly, P., & Miller, S. (2015-2016). The effectiveness of school based social emotional learning programmes: a systematic review, HSC R&D Office
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
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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R2789EDU: Una: A Global Learning Initiative on Children and Ethnic Diversity (Phase III)
Miller, S. (PI) & Gallagher, T. (CoI)
01/08/2011 → …
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
9 Citations (Scopus) -
Critical appraisal of methodological quality and completeness of reporting in Chinese social science systematic reviews with meta‐analysis: A systematic review
Guo, L., Miller, S., Zhou, W., Wei, Z., Ren, J., Huang, X., Xing, X., White, H. & Yang, K., 01 Mar 2025, In: Campbell Systematic Reviews. 21, 1, 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)18 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Social Inequalities in Subject Choice and Educational Outcomes at GCSE and A Level in Northern Ireland
Gleghorne, N. (Invited speaker), Miller, S. (Contributor), Dunne, L. (Contributor) & Early, E. (Contributor)
26 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Education Sciences (Journal)
Miller, S. (Guest editor)
2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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Education Endowment Foundation
Miller, S. (Speaker)
25 Nov 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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Social Inequalities in Subject Choice and Educational Outcomes at GCSE and A Level in Northern Ireland
Gleghorne, N. (Invited speaker), Miller, S. (Contributor), Dunne, L. (Contributor) & Early, E. (Contributor)
22 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Education attainment research evidence cited by Minister for Education, NI Assembly
Early, E. (Contributor), Miller, S. (Contributor), Dunne, L. (Contributor) & Nelson, E. (Contributor)
05 Nov 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Press/Media
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Research to Reality Series QUB 2024: From Divided Societies to Cohesive Communities
22/01/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Early Child Development Conference at Yale, co-hosted by LINKS Study team, QUB (2018). Broadcast on Yale News.
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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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