Davies introduces the concept of "emergent listening" with two lines of force , ascending and descending forces at work when listening to...

A rich discussion ranging from the distinction between authentic and genuine, to rights-based pedagogic practice and theory. A recurring...

Great conversations with other researchers. Such a supportive environment to explore and discuss research in the early years.

Ethical frameworks and questions I am grappling with in my research design.

Clark, A., Kjørholt, A.T. and Moss, P. (2005) Beyond listening: children’s perspectives on early childhood services. Bristol: Policy...

Azora shared with us her theoretical undestanding of mindfulness before taking us through a great guided meditation - see...

Submitted my abstract to present in February An interactive discussion about the research design of a case study on children’s rights in...

Great article on observational-related ways of making meaning of children's lived experiences

"Research with children and young people is crucial. It can advance understanding of how they develop and live their lives, it can...

One point discussed, where opinions diverged, was whether to write in first or third oerson. I admitted that I have in my past studies...

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Always a privilege to listen to England's most prominent legal scholar on children's rights! Professor Freeman's presentation was...

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This is a great article by Emma Uprichard's article well worth reading about the tension between the two concepts of 'being'...

Professor Bertram and Professor Pascal presented findings form their ongoing study on High Achieving White Working Class Boys (HAWCC). A...

For this supervision I had not managed to finish the paper I was writing on participation: called Different Ways of Engaging with...

Invited to lead an afternoon session for the SCITT group on the UNCRC and childre's rights

Learnig Circle led by Professor Chris Pascal on writing for journal publications, see CREC website - LearningCircle - for handout on...

Great fun meeting my two students and discussing their dissertation projects, one on attitudes towards outdoor play and the other on...

I am excited to be back at Oxford Brookes University, School of Education, as an Associate Lecturer, supervising undergradute...