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Dobson, G, Curran, H, Perepa, P and Reraki, M (2022) Understanding school workforce experiences regarding access to, and the impact of, special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) continuing professional development (CPD) and expertise. University of Birmingham and Bath Spa University. Please click the title to check availability.

Boddison, A and Curran, H (2022) 'The experience of SENCOs in England during the COVID-19 pandemic: the amplification and exposure of pre-existing strengths and challenges and the prioritisation of mental health and wellbeing in schools.' Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 22 (2). pp. 126-136.

Curran, H (2021) The National SENCO Workload Survey 3 years on: what have we learnt and where do we go from here? In: nasen Live!, 24 September 2021, Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK.

Curran, H (2021) 'Discovering ‘what works’.' Early Years Educator, 22 (10). p. 6.

Curran, H (2021) 'Developing SENCO resilience: understanding and meeting the challenge of the role.' In: Beaton, M.C, Codina, G.N and Wharton, J.C, eds. Leading on inclusion: the role of the SENCO. Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 171-180. ISBN 9780367420505

Boddison, A, Curran, H and Moloney, H (2021) National SENCO Workforce Survey 2020: time to review 2018-2020. Bath Spa University and nasen, Bath. Please click the title to check availability.

Curran, H and Boddison, A (2021) ''It's the best job in the world, but one of the hardest, loneliest, most misunderstood roles in a school'. Understanding the complexity of the SENCO role post-SEND reform.' Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 21 (1). pp. 39-48.

Curran, H, Boddison, A and Moloney, H (2021) National SENCO Workforce Survey 2020. Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and their families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: a national survey of SENCOs. Bath Spa University and nasen, Bath. Please click the title to check availability.

Curran, H (2020) Identifying SEN in the Early Years. In: nasen Live, 23 October 2020, [online].

Curran, H, Moloney, H, Heavey, A and Boddison, A (2020) The time is now: addressing missed opportunities for Special Educational Needs Support and Coordination in our schools. Bath Spa University, Bath. Please click the title to check availability.

Curran, H (2019) How to be a brilliant SENCO : practical strategies for developing and leading inclusive provision. NASEN Spotlight . Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon. ISBN 9781138489653

Curran, H (2019) How are SENCOs able to carry out their role post SEND reform? In: 17th Annual SEND Update, 23 May 2019, London, UK.

Curran, H (2019) Being a SENCO in 2019: challenges and opportunities. In: 17th Annual SEND Update, 23 May 2019, London, UK.

Curran, H (2019) 'Are good intentions enough? The role of the policy implementer during educational reform.' PRACTICE, 1 (1). pp. 88-93.

Curran, H (2019) I’m stuck in the middle: the role of the SENCO advocate. In: A-Fest: A Festival Celebrating Autism, February 2019, Springfields Academy, Calne, UK.

Curran, H (2019) '"The SEND Code of Practice has given me clout": a phenomenological study illustrating how SENCos managed the introduction of the SEND reforms.' British Journal of Special Education, 46 (1). pp. 76-93.

Curran, H, Moloney, H, Heavey, A and Boddison, A (2018) It's about time: the impact of SENCO workload on the professional and the school. Bath Spa University, Bath. Please click the title to check availability.

Curran, H (2018) SEND Code of Practice: parental and school advocacy. In: British Dyslexia Association Webinar Series, September 2018, [online].

Curran, H (2018) Starting the conversation: building relationships between home and school, including how to advocate for your child and what do we do about homework? In: British Dyslexia Association International Conference, 14 April 2018, Telford, UK.

Curran, H (2018) Starting the conversation: building relationships between home and school, including how to advocate for your child and what do we do about homework? In: Parents' and Carers' Day: BDA International Conference 2018, 14 April 2018, Telford, UK.

Curran, H (2017) Being a SENCo post SEND reform: what do effective SENCos do? In: Research SEND Conference, 18 November 2017, Sheffield University, UK.

Curran, H (2017) Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reforms 2014 - from policy to practice: SENCos' perspectives of the first year post implementation. PhD thesis, Bath Spa University. doi: 10.17870/bathspa.00011567

Curran, H, Mortimore, T and Riddell, R (2017) 'Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reforms 2014: SENCos’ perspectives of the first six months.' British Journal of Special Education, 44 (1). pp. 46-64.

Curran, H (2017) The changing role of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator: the unsung hero of policy reform. In: #ResearchSEND, 11 February 2017, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK.

Curran, H (2016) Parent partnership: SEND reforms and beyond. In: SEN South West Conference, 15 July 2016, Bristol Aerospace Welfare Association, Bristol, UK.

Curran, H (2015) SEND reforms 2014 and the narrative of the SENCO: early impact on children and young people with SEND, the SENCO and the school. In: BERA Annual Conference, 15-17 September 2015, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.