Use the CEDs

The Children’s Exploratory Drawings are designed to be clearly recognisable as school scenes but without an obvious narrative, and free from features which might imply gender, ethnicity, or other individual characteristics. Each scene allows multiple interpretations, so that the young person can project a narrative, and give characters thoughts, motives, and feelings. This can help us explore their internal representations and core constructs around school.

Alongside the images, we have a guidance document that details the CEDs theoretical and research underpinnings and a step-by-step guide to assessment, including a range of questions that can support explorative conversations.