Rachel Proctor
Discipline: Sports and Health Sciences
Project Summary
My current research is examining the implementation of evidence-based practice in the school context. Particularly, how implementation is conceptualised, how it works, for who and in which contexts. Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), I work with a collegues across Public Health and Education on four research packages including theoretical evidence review, a mixed method study of senior leaders based in english schools; evidence mapping and realist synthesis.
The findings of this comprehensive project will inform the evidence base around school-based implementation as well as informing guidance and resources for schools developed by the EEF.
Supervisory Team
Dr Darren Moore - University of Exeter (UoE) - Graduate School of Education
Professor G.J. Melendez-Torres - UoE - Public Health and Sport Sciences
Associate Professor Nick Axford - University of Plymouth - Peninsula Medical School (Health Sciences)
Professor Rob Anderson - UoE - Public Health and Sport Sciences
Morwenna Rogers - UoE - Information Specialist: Public Health and Sport Sciences
Dr Jemma Hawkins - Cardiff University, School of Social Sciences within the Centre for Development, Evaluation, Complexity and Implementation in Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer)
Professor Dave Hall - UoE - Graduate School of Education
Associate Professor Vashti Berry - UoE - Public Health and Sport Sciences
Dr Jenny Lloyd - UoE - Public Health and Sport Sciences
Simon Benham-Clarke - UoE - Researcher: Public Health and Sport Sciences/Graduate School of Education
Camilla Forbes - UoE - Researcher: Public Health and Sport Sciences
Hayley Gains - UoE - Researcher: Public Health and Sport Sciences
Wider Research Interests
My wider research interests include children and young people's wellbeing, the implementation of evidence based practice in education settings, and public involvement and engagement in research. I am particularly interested in the connections between these areas.
In terms of methods, I have a particular interest in evidence synthesis, qualitative approaches and realist review. I am also passionate about developing new approaches in public involvement and engagement which seek to generate co-production and creativity.
