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Barbara Sandland

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Barbara Sandland

Dr.

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2644-6436
20182025

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Research interests

Barbara is interested in being involved in research in the field as autism and neurodivergence, that has a positive impact upon the community it serves. Current research explore the use of reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice in higher education.

Biography

Barbara is a neurodivergent individual with many years experience of supporting neurodivergent and physically disabled children, alongside associated mental health challenges. She started her career as a secondary school teacher and spent many years as a Special Educational Needs Coodinator in mainstream secondary schools. 

Alongside her academic career, Barbara has led many educational training sessions and supported teacher development in the field of SEND.

Barbara also works as a specialist student mentor for students in Higher Education that recieve additional funding through Disabled Student Allowance.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, The Spiral of self-identification of autism. Understanding self-identification of autism through first-hand experiences, The University of Birmingham

1 Sept 2018 → 31 Aug 2021

Award Date: 11 Nov 2021

Master of Social Science, Autism (Children), The University of Birmingham

1 Sept 2016 → 31 Aug 2017

Award Date: 31 Aug 2017

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Politics, University of Wolverhampton

1 Sept 2001 → 31 Aug 2005

Award Date: 31 Aug 2005

External positions

Bridge Specialist Student Mentors

1 May 2023 → …

Keywords

  • L Education (General)
  • H Social Sciences (General)

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):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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