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Melissa Johns is a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at the Royal Free Hospital Children’s School and recently has been in charge of implementing the use of the Rix Wiki. She was first introduced to the Rix Wiki by her headteacher who had wanted to bring the Rix Wiki into the service since the day he… [more] Melissa’s Case Study

My name is Sophia Schwarze and I am a student at the Health Professions school at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In the spring of 2016 I was given the opportunity to study in London. It was my advisor who encouraged me to apply for an internship. Being only a second year in university I… [more] Sophie: My Rix Intern Story

On Wednesday 2nd May 2016, Rix Inclusive Research along with their London Scholars and colleague Darren Sharpe from IHHD (Institute for Health and Human Development) at the University of East London, hosted the first Rix Innovation Lab. The innovation labs aim to aid in creating a Rix Wiki Evaluation Toolkit. The aims of this toolkit… [more] First Rix Innovation Lab Discusses Wiki Use

Santino Vassell is an associate peer recovery trainer at CNWL’s Recovery and Wellbeing College. He teaches a course at the college working with individuals with mental health and learning difficulties and he refers to this as his first real job. Santino is able to offer a unique perspective in the college as he himself has… [more] Santino’s Wiki Case Study

Bexley Voice Wiki shows its power of communication at a DfE event Bexley Voice For Special Needs Children (BV) is small charity, comprising volunteer parents and carers, which supports families of children and young people with special needs and disabilities age 0-25. We offer a programme of visits to all the schools in Bexley as well… [more] Blog from Rachel Medhurst, Bexley Voice for Special Needs Children

Rix Research is working with the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH) in Greece on a new, two-year project funded by Erasmus+ KA2: Co-operation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices. The project, called Puzzle, is a Strategic Partnership for adult education and also involves agencies from Sweden, Poland and Lithuania. Currently, adults… [more] Project Puzzle

Amanda Bailey is the Deputy Manager of CNWL Recovery and Wellbeing College. She has a background in social work and nursing but she says, “It is my personal experience with mental health services that is really important in my job as a peer trainer.” Amanda was first introduced to the Rix Wiki in October 2015.… [more] Amanda’s Wiki Case Study

Rix Research & Media is delighted that Charlton Park Academy has been shortlisted in the prestigious annual TES Schools Awards, in the Alternative Provision category.  This category recognises the invaluable support to pupils offered by these schools, which make sure that children who may not be able to attend conventional school do not go without… [more] Charlton Park Academy shortlisted for TES School Awards 2016

Thea Fitch is a peer recovery trainer and peer support worker in a community health team for homeless individuals, who are admitted to psychiatric wards. She uses her personal experiences with mental health difficulties, hospital admissions, and homelessness to help people get their lives back on track. Thea started using the Rix Wiki in November… [more] Thea’s Wiki Case Study

Many congratulations to Ajay Choksi at Rix Research & Media, who has passed the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) skills certification programme with top marks. Ajay works as a technical assistant and Wiki Master at Rix and is an invaluable member of the team.  Rix is based in Knowledge Dock and specialises in exploring and… [more] Rix’s Ajay passes the ECDL with top marks

Register your place at this free Webinar by clicking here! Joe Sieber is Assistant Headteacher and SENCo at Little Heath School, a successful and well established school for pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of needs including moderate and severe learning difficulties and communication needs (including a number with autistic spectrum conditions). The latest… [more] Free Webinar! 12th May – Using Wikis in Education: Assistant Headteacher, Joe Sieber

The Royal Free Hospital Children’s School (RFHCS) is a community Special School for pupils aged 5 to 16. It offers high quality education for all children who are inpatients at the Royal Free Hospital and for some children who are not inpatients but who are receiving support from medical or mental health services and may… [more] Royal Free Hospital Children’s School reaps benefits of Multimedia Advocacy