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I am an Educational Psychologist by background with more than 20 years of applied EP practice. My research focuses on language inequalities, parenting support and education, and early intervention. My research illuminates debates on the importance of oral language by demonstrating that language and communication skills are essential for educational achievement, positive mental health and predictive of long-term outcomes. This research is used as evidence to support interventions included in the Government's Better Communication Research Programme (BCRP, 2012) by pinpointing 'what works' in supporting language learning needs in educational settings. More recently, my research has focused on empowering educational professionals to enhance children's oral language by providing universal whole-school interventions (Supporting Spoken Language in the Classroom Programme, SSLiC).
My latest projects have explored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Children's Centres, early years transitions to school and children's first year at school.
Methodologically, I am experienced in using both quantitative and qualitative research methods and much of my research uses a mixed-methods approach.
I welcome applications from prospective PhD students with shared interests.
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Empowering educational professionals to enhance oral language in the early and primary school years
16/09/22 → 30/11/23
Project: Research
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Examining the impact of COVID-19 on Children’s Centres in Bristol: lessons for policy, practice and promoting life chances in the early years.
1/09/20 → 31/03/21
Project: Research
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Children’s centres, families, and food insecurity in times of crisis.
Baker, W. & Bakopoulou, I., 15 Nov 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. p. 1–18Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early years transition to school in the UK context
Bakopoulou, I., 23 Aug 2022, In: Education 3-13.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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A case series of CBT-T in routine clinical practice
Rose, C., Bakopoulou, I. & Novak, T., Jun 2021, In: International Journal of Eating Disorders. 54, 8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review