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Article History

Accepted: 2 June 2025

First Online: 18 July 2025

Declarations

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: This study conformed to Bournemouth University’s ethics standard: our approval code is ID 53833. All participants in this study received information sheets which described the nature of the research, and they gave explicit consent that their anonymised responses could be used in publications and conference presentations. All participants were informed that they could cease participation at any time they chose. The Heads of English of the schools at which the research was carried out also signed a consent form as a ‘gatekeeper’, (available to view on request) and were fully informed of the ethical considerations surrounding the research project. The usual classroom teacher was also present in the room whilst the workshops were conducted and was prepared to provide any necessary pastoral support following the research, if such should be needed. The research also referred to BERA revised guidelines for educational research (BERA, fifth edition 2024).