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About ASPE

ASPE, founded in 1988, is an organization dedicated to promoting primary education study and providing a voice for primary specialists, including teachers, advisers, educators, and researchers.

We stand out by emphasising reflective study and collaboration among its members.

ASPE achieves its mission through national conferences, publications, newsletters, and the renowned journal, Education 3 – 13, all contributing to the advancement of primary education and supporting those directly involved in the field.

Bulletin Archive

Our previous ASPE bulletins, are available to access for all. Short, accessible articles promoting close-to-practice research written by practitioners who care about primary education.

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Latest news from ASPE

Dyslexia and Wobbly wellbeing

Exploring connections between dyslexia, literacy challenges and wellbeing-a scoping study. ASPE are proud to have supported this project with Funding. We thank Dr Helen Ross, Dr Elizabeth Malone, Dr Peter Wood for sharing their findings. Below is a summary of… Continue reading Dyslexia and Wobbly wellbeing

ASPE Annual General Meeting 2024, Dunadry Hotel, Belfast

As part of our commitment to supporting research into Primary education in all four countries of the United Kingdom, the ASPE 2024 AGM was held in Belfast. Six committee members made the journey to join our Northern Irish colleagues, we… Continue reading ASPE Annual General Meeting 2024, Dunadry Hotel, Belfast

ASPE Presenting at the European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) conference, Glasgow

ASPE Executive Member Funding is funded to attend and present at the European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) conference, Glasgow. As an organisation, ASPE is very active in supporting all kinds of research related to enhancing primary education. This… Continue reading ASPE Presenting at the European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) conference, Glasgow

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