Sophie Ellis

Sophie Ellis

The Education of Children from Military Families: Identity and Agency

The paper addresses the identity characteristics of children in military families (service children) and the conceptualisation of their educational experience. Looking beyond the bare facts of academic attainment and participation in higher education, the paper explores the impact of identity and agency on educational progression and accordingly presents the consequences…

The education of children from military service families: agency and identity

There are about 70,000 children from military service families who attend schools in every corner of the British Isles: their needs are of national relevance and importance. It is imperative that their education experiences and progression are addressed through an inclusive approach to education; one that extends efforts beyond recognised…