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10.0 APPENDIX

10.1 METHODOLOGY

Our research design was qualitative. Data collection methods consisted of in-person and
online (via video call) semi-structured interviews and online questionnaires via Google
Forms. The same foundational questions were asked throughout the data collection
process. Data was inductively analysed using a thematic approach. A micro-Delphi study

was conducted in-person with participants of an ALN-focused CCSE teacher training day
at Swansea University to corroborate the themes that emerged through the qualitative
data analysis of the semi-structured interviews and questionnaires.

ALN settings were identified through members of the working groups contacts.
26 ALN settings contributed to this research including special schools, Pupil Referral Units,
Specialist Teaching Facilities within mainstream schools, a Learning Pathways Centre, a
Learning Resource Centre, a Moderate Learning Difficulties Provision, and a Complex
Needs Resource Base.

10.2 REFERENCES

1.Conn, C., Hicks, M., Thomas, D. V. (2024). “Developments in inclusive education and additional learning needs in
Wales”. Wales Journal of Education https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.26.2.7
2.Global Green Skills Report (2023) https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/research/global-green-skills-report
3.Saxton, M. & Ghenis, A. (2018). Disability Inclusion in Climate Change: Impacts and Intersections. Interdisciplinary
Perspectives on Equality and Diversity Special Issue: Climate Change and Intersectionality Volume 4, Issue 1. 2018.

10.3 MICRO-DELPHI STUDY

In order to validate the key findings and recommendations from the research, a micro-
Delphi study was conducted through a single interactive workshop. It examined five key
findings through a consistent three-part framework:
Resonance & Story: Participants rated the urgency or relevance of each finding using
Likert scales (1-5) and shared personal experiences.
Prioritisation: Ranking exercises (1-4) identified which aspects of each finding held

greatest importance for participants.
Action: Collaborative brainstorming sessions generated concrete examples and
implementation strategies.
All settings that contributed to the micro-Delphi were also involved in the original data
collection.
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