Ethical approval is required for any educational research that you undertake. Imperial College has a process of applying for approval of educational research projects called the Education Ethics Review Process (EERP). This is intended for 'low risk' educational research projects only.
Useful resources:
- Educational Research Toolkit
- Resources for EERP applicants
- Flow chart - choosing the right ethics process
- EERP guidance form
You can apply for educational ethics approval via the EERP website.