School of Education and Society

Dr Onur Acaroglu
- onur.acaroglunorthampton.acuk
- University of Northampton, School of Education and Society - Senior Lecturer in Sociology
- Centre for Psychological and Sociological Sciences
Person: Academic
20152024
Dr Alexia Achtypi
- alexia.achtypinorthampton.acuk
- University of Northampton, School of Education and Society - Senior Lecturer in Education
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
20172025
Dr Tereza Aidonopoulou
- tereza.aidonopoulounorthampton.acuk
- University of Northampton, School of Education and Society - Senior Lecturer in Education (SEN and Inclusion)
- Centre for Active Digital Education
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
20192026
Joanne Barrow
- joanne.barrownorthampton.acuk
- University of Northampton, School of Education and Society - Senior Lecturer in Education (CYF)
- Centre for Education and Research
- Centre for the Advancement of Racial Equality
Person: Academic
20142020
Dr Julian Brown
- julian.brownnorthampton.acuk
- University of Northampton, School of Education and Society - Head of School – Education and Society
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
20122019

1 Active
4 Not started

Evaluation of Family Hubs (West Northamptonshire)
Paterson-Young, C. (PI), Maher, M. (CoI), Murray, J. (CoI) & Redwood, T. (CoI)
2/06/25 → 31/05/27
Project: Research › Contract Research with non-commercial organisations
Nurturing belonging through understanding: Sharing good practice and support for students when on university placements as part of undergraduate studies.
Richardson, T. (PI) & Tiplady, H. (CoPI)
Project: Internal Fund › Student Success Innovation Fund

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Study Smart 3: Using AI for Multimodal Composition to Foster Inclusive Practice and Belonging
Caldwell, H. (PI), Howe, R. (CoPI) & Meechan, D. (CoI)
Project: Internal Fund › Student Success Innovation Fund
Exploring Belonging and Bias: Staff Perspectives on Supporting Black Neurodivergent Students in Higher Education
Seuwou, P. (PI), Thomas, E. (CoI), Dodzo, N. (CoI), Aidonopoulou, T. (CoI), Dabo, A.-A. (CoI) & Wallace, S. (CoI)
Project: Internal Fund › Other funding
Harnessing UON Core Values: a launchpad to confidence-building for first assessments
Whewell, E. (PI), Power, A. (CoPI), Zakher, M. (CoPI) & West, A. (CoPI)
Project: Internal Fund › Student Success Innovation Fund

5 Article
2 Book
1 Commissioned Report
1 Technical Report
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- 1 Chapter
- 1 Book Review

Creating Affirming Environments for Communication and Language Development: A guide for Early Childhood Students and Practitioners
Richardson, T., 27 Mar 2026, London: Routledge. 148 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
Exploring the early observations of parents supporting their children with School Attendance Problems (SAPs): a co-produced study.
Aidonopoulou, T., Pyer, M., Campbell, J., Pyer, K. & Bodycote, B., 9 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: British Educational Research Journal.
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
Introduction
Simmons, H. & Sturman-Coombs, R., 18 Feb 2026, Promoting Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing. Simmons, H. & Sturman-Coombs, R. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge, p. 1-6 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
Move Northamptonshire Evaluation and Learning Plan
Ryan, D., Mason, J. & Bayes, T., 9 Feb 2026, University of Northampton. 56 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Technical Report

Open Access
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Promoting Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing: Early Relationships, Family Support and Professional Practice
Simmons, H. (Editor) & Sturman-Coombs, R. (Editor), 18 Feb 2026, 1 ed. Routledge. 224 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

The Golden Threads Podcast
Simmons, H. (Creator) & Sturman-Coombs, R. (Creator), University of Northampton, 1 Apr 2026
DOI: 10.24339/592817f3-ebc1-4b18-adf6-f4a1bffe12ce, https://podfollow.com/university-of-northampton-podcasts/view
Dataset

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Educational Access: Barriers and Enablers - questionnaire data
Aidonopoulou, T. (Creator), Pyer, M. (Creator) & Campbell, J. (Creator), University of Northampton, 3 Jun 2026
DOI: 10.24339/71d821ca-4c28-4e8e-93f6-9306f3b4a96c
Dataset

2 Editorial work
2 Grant Reviewer
2 Membership of network
2 Conference Presentation
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Alfred or Guthrum? Danelaw and the making of England
Purser, T. (Author)
25 Mar 2026
Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Knowledge Exchange

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International Journal of Birth and Parent Education (Journal)
Simmons, H. (Editor)
1 Jan 2026 → 1 Mar 2026
Activity: Publication Peer-review and Editorial Work › Editorial work › Knowledge Exchange
Exploring green spaces, play and learning opportunities
Whewell, E. (Consultant), Ryan, D. (Consultant) & Tiplady, H. (Consultant)
27 Apr 2026
Activity: Other Knowledge Exchange or Research Activity › Industry Engagement › Knowledge Exchange

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European Research Executive Agency. Expert Advisor and moniteur, HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02 project (Event)
Farini, F. (Reviewer)
10 Sept 2025 → …
Activity: Publication Peer-review and Editorial Work › Grant Reviewer › Research
Observation of children, with children and ethical implications
Farini, F. (Author)
14 Nov 2025
Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Knowledge Exchange

File

A Primary School's Role in Enacting Social Mobility
Wilson, C. (Author), Murray, J. (Supervisor) & Farini, F. (Supervisor), 5 Nov 2025
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis

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Children’s Nurses' Stories: Narratives of Navigating Working in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)
Young, L. (Author), Farini, F. (Supervisor) & Ward, A. (Supervisor), 29 Sept 2025
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis

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Perceptions of Age in Early Childhood Settings and their Communities: How do young children view people aged 55 and over? How do people aged 55 and over view young children?
Dugan-Clements, C. (Author), Murray, J. (Supervisor) & Ward, A. (Supervisor), 7 Apr 2025
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis

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Rethinking Social Work Education: Addressing the development of Intuitive Reasoning in Student Training
Sturman-Coombs, R. (Author), Lumsden, E. (Supervisor) & Devecchi, C. (Supervisor), 29 Sept 2025
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis

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Teachers’ Conference Will Focus On Inclusion For Special Educational Needs Students
Brown, J.
5/06/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
‘Shocking’ levels of screen use among babies revealed
Murray, J.
8/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
About 70% of babies exposed to screens, study finds
Murray, J.
3/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Reports from University of Northampton Provide New Insights into Occupational Therapy (Practice Readiness of Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists In the United Kingdom: a Multi-stakeholder Qualitative Study)
Devecchi, C.
20/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
UON seminar series to explore changes to England’s primary education curriculum
Murray, J.
4/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

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Joanne Barrow

Dr Julian Brown

Evaluation of Family Hubs (West Northamptonshire)

Nurturing belonging through understanding: Sharing good practice and support for students when on university placements as part of undergraduate studies.

Study Smart 3: Using AI for Multimodal Composition to Foster Inclusive Practice and Belonging

Exploring Belonging and Bias: Staff Perspectives on Supporting Black Neurodivergent Students in Higher Education

Harnessing UON Core Values: a launchpad to confidence-building for first assessments

Creating Affirming Environments for Communication and Language Development: A guide for Early Childhood Students and Practitioners

Exploring the early observations of parents supporting their children with School Attendance Problems (SAPs): a co-produced study.

Introduction

Move Northamptonshire Evaluation and Learning Plan

Promoting Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing: Early Relationships, Family Support and Professional Practice

The Golden Threads Podcast

Educational Access: Barriers and Enablers - questionnaire data

Alfred or Guthrum? Danelaw and the making of England

International Journal of Birth and Parent Education (Journal)

Exploring green spaces, play and learning opportunities

European Research Executive Agency. Expert Advisor and moniteur, HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02 project (Event)

Observation of children, with children and ethical implications

A Primary School's Role in Enacting Social Mobility

Children’s Nurses' Stories: Narratives of Navigating Working in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)

Perceptions of Age in Early Childhood Settings and their Communities: How do young children view people aged 55 and over? How do people aged 55 and over view young children?

Rethinking Social Work Education: Addressing the development of Intuitive Reasoning in Student Training

Teachers’ Conference Will Focus On Inclusion For Special Educational Needs Students

‘Shocking’ levels of screen use among babies revealed

About 70% of babies exposed to screens, study finds

Reports from University of Northampton Provide New Insights into Occupational Therapy (Practice Readiness of Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists In the United Kingdom: a Multi-stakeholder Qualitative Study)

UON seminar series to explore changes to England’s primary education curriculum

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