Really Real Resources is a partnership project between CMR and the new charity Really Real Resources, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within Scottish education. Working with schools in Scotland, the project addresses the often-overlooked consequences faced by vulnerable populations, frequently intensified by a lack of knowledge, awareness, and readiness to engage with difference. Based on this premise, the partnership will lead to a pioneering way to co-develop, deliver and evaluate high-quality multi-modal educational packs (including still photographs, video and audio) about Down’s syndrome.
The partnership aims to foster social understanding toward people with vulnerability, capitalising on the strengths of Social Anthropology and photography. At the heart of the initiative are powerful black-and-white photographs that capture everyday family life. These images serve as catalysts for dialogue and reflection, enabling researchers, teachers, and students to explore and deepen their understanding of Down’s Syndrome. Through developing and employing a variety of educational methodologies, this project seeks to raise awareness and contribute meaningfully to a more inclusive educational environment across Scotland.
Looking ahead, we intend to broaden the scope of this project to develop additional resources that foster understanding regarding other disabilities, as well as pressing social issues such as poverty and addiction.
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The project is funded by the Scottish Funding Council, Interface Standard Innovation Voucher
The Team
Graham Miller, Really Real Resources
Michelle Ferguson, Really Real Resources
Elaine Sutherland, Really Real Resources
Rory James Cassie, Research Assistant, University of St Andrews
Dr. Stavroula Pipyrou, Principal Investigator, University of St Andrews