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Research Interests
My research interests lie within the field of Early Childhood. I am particularly interested in how young children's speech and langauge develops, and the influence of the environment on that area of development. My PhD study focused on whether the quality of the play/learning environment has an impact on the quality of a child's speech and language. This involved troubling the concept of quality. The research has led me to develop a Trasnferable Quality Assessment Framework (TQAF), which is a research tool to assess the quality of environments and is transferable between indoor clasrooms, outdoor classrooms and natural environments (such as forest schools). As my research progresses I hope to test this TQAF and research this further, with the aim of it becoming an assessment aid for use within Early Years settings loking to enhance childrens' speech and language.
Due to the nature of my work I am also interested in ethical approaches when researching with young children.
My work as a senior lecturer in Early Childhood Studies provides an interest in researching student's aspirations, transitions and employability and this forms part of my daily work within this area.
Biography
I am a Senior Lecturer in Early Years at the University of Northampton. I am the Deputy Head of Subject for Childhood, Youth and Families and am Course Leader for the Early Childhood Studies programmes. I have previously managed and led my own “outstanding” day nursery and out of school club. The nursery setting was fortunate enough to have a forest school as part of its ethos and I became very interested in the impact that this environment had on children’s speech and language development. I am therefore lucky enough to have the practice wisdom that I am able to apply to the academic studies and my PhD researched the impact that different learning and play environments have on young children’s speech and language development. I am also particularly interested in the student experience for those studying Early Childhood Studies and research aspects with the aim to enhance this experience and produce professionals who will be excellent advocates for children and their families.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, An investigation into the relationship between the quality of children's speech and early years environments., University of Northampton
Award Date: 22 Oct 2019
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Master, MA in Education, University of Northampton
Award Date: 18 Mar 2015
Bachelor, BA in Early Childhood Studies, University of Northampton
Award Date: 29 Jun 2012
External positions
Co-chair, ECSDN
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Holiday Activities and Food Programme PhD Studentship
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Relationships between the quality of young children’s speech and language and home learning environments
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Communication and language in Early Childhood today
Kent, J. (Editor) & Richardson, T. (Editor), 21 Jan 2025, Learning Matters. 184 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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A trio-autoethnographic analysis of the experiences and wellbeing of part-time doctoral students with full-time academic roles
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Building Professional Relationships and Student Confidence through Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies
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How does nature support early language learning? A systematic literature review
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What constitutes a high-quality environment for speech and language development?
Richardson, T., 3 Dec 2023, In: International Journal of Early Years Education. p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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“It’s ok not to know what I want to do”: An exploration into the aspirations of Early Childhood Studies students
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Body-worn cameras as a research tool in early years settings: Strengths and weaknesses
Richardson, T., 21 Nov 2022, In: Journal of Early Childhood Research. 21, 1, p. 106-118 13 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Language, learning, and disability in the education of young bilingual children: edited by Dina C. Castro and Alfredo J. Artiles, Bristol, Multilingual Matters, 2021, 232 pp., £29.95 (paperback), ISBN: 9781800411838
Richardson, T., 23 Jun 2021, In: Educational Review. p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Book Review
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A trioethnographic analysis of the experiences and wellbeing of part time doctoral students with full time academic roles
Whewell, E. (Creator), Caldwell, H. (Creator) & Richardson, T. (Creator), Taylor & Francis, 24 Jan 2024
DOI: 10.24339/d7003d88-e17c-4775-9815-7da21a531359
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Centre for Education and Research 'Summer Programme 2024'
Murray, J. (Organiser), Devecchi, C. (Organiser), Richardson, T. (Organiser), Meechan, D. (Organiser), Simmons, H. (Participant), Stafford, P. (Participant), Brooking, S. (Participant), Lambert, L. (Participant), Rossetti, D. (Participant), Westley, L. (Participant), Lodge, U. (Participant), Preston, N. (Participant) & Chapman, S. (Participant)
5 Jun 2024 → 2 Jul 2024Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Enterprise
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Step Outdoors Awards Evening
Whewell, E. (Chair), Tiplady, H. (Organiser), Richardson, T. (Organiser) & Woolley, K. (Organiser)
23 May 2024Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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Removing barriers- increasing confidence in outdoor learning
Whewell, E. (Author), Tiplady, H. (Author), Richardson, T. (Author) & Woolley, K. (Author)
19 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Step Outside: Supporting education students to use outdoor spaces in their professional practice.
Whewell, E. (Author), Tiplady, H. (Author) & Richardson, T. (Author)
24 May 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Keynote › Research
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Ethical Principles and Children’s Rights in Early Childhood Research: Tensions and Possibilities
Richardson, T. (Keynote speaker) & Teszenyi, E. (Keynote speaker)
26 Jan 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Keynote › Research
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PhD External Examiner
Richardson, T. (Examiner)
19 Jul 2024Activity: Examinations › Examination › Research
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SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
Richardson, T. (Reviewer)
22 Aug 2024Activity: Publication Peer-review and Editorial Work › Publication Peer-review › Research
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Transfer examination
Farini, F. (Examiner), Murray, J. (Examiner) & Richardson, T. (Examiner)
25 May 2023Activity: Examinations › Examination › Research
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Thesis
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An investigation into the relationship between the quality of children’s speech and early years environments
Richardson, T. (Author), Bracey, P. (Supervisor), Murray, J. (Supervisor) & Prithvi, P. (Supervisor), Dec 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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