Personal statement 

Karen is a Senior Lecturer for Early Childhood in the School of Education. She is the Award Leader for the MA Education (Early Childhood Studies) and teaches on the Preschool Education Degree (China) programme, taught at Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology (HUHST), Hunan Province, China.

She began her career as a speech and language therapist, retraining as an early years teacher and teaching in schools in London and Bristol. She is also a qualified play therapist. She received an MSc in Play Therapy with distinction and has worked therapeutically with children in the primary age range. She has taught early years education, psychology, and play therapy at various HEIs in the UK in a variety of internal and external facing roles.

Her research interests are in play and playfulness, not only in early years but across the lifespan. She also has an interest in participatory research methods with children. Her PhD was on the role of playful practice for learning in the early years. She has worked within the charitable and not-for-profit sectors with Barnardo's and the National Development Team for Inclusion as a senior researcher and evaluation manager conducting funded research and evaluation for various organisations. 

She is currently the Centre Lead for REaCH, the Centre for Research in Early Childhood and has published extensively in the field of play, playfulness and early childhood.

Academic qualifications

  • PhD 'The role of playful practice for learning in the early years', University of Glamorgan
  • MSc (Distinction) Play Therapy, University of South Wales
  • MA Professional Studies (Early Years Education), Bath Spa University         
  • PGCE Primary Education (3 to 8 year olds), Institute of Education, London    
    University 
  • BSc 2.1(Hons) Speech Therapy, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London

Professional memberships

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • Association of Professional Development in Early Years (TACTYC
  • British Psychological Society

Other external roles

  • External Examiner, University of Wales Trinity St David
  • Teaching unit organiser (Play and Creativity), University of Bristol

Areas of expertise

  • Early Childhood Studies
  • Play and Playfulness
  • Therapeutic Play
  • Developmental Psychology

Research and academic outputs

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Teaching early years: theory and practice
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Thomas, A and McInnes, K, eds. (2017) Teaching early years: theory and practice. Sage, London. ISBN 9781473946255

The essence of play: a practice companion for professionals working with children and young people
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Howard, J and McInnes, K (2013) The essence of play: a practice companion for professionals working with children and young people. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9780415678087

Child-centred play therapy in action
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Birdsey, N and McInnes, K (2013) Child-centred play therapy in action. Shue Yan University, Hong Kong.

Planning and using time in the foundation stage
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Williams, J and McInnes, K (2005) Planning and using time in the foundation stage. David Fulton, London. ISBN 9781843122791

Parenting education: messages from research and practice
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McInnes, K, Downie, A and Newman, T (2005) Parenting education: messages from research and practice. Barnardo’s, Barkingside. ISBN 9781904659228

Professional workbook: principles and practice in the foundation stage
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Hamilton, C, Gibbons, S, Haywood, S and McInnes, K (2003) Professional workbook: principles and practice in the foundation stage. Learning Matters, Exeter. ISBN 9781903300671

Play in UK primary schools
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McInnes, K (2022) 'Play in UK primary schools.' In: King, P and Newstead, S, eds. Play across childhood: international perspectives on diverse contexts of play. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, pp. 73-95. ISBN 9783030724603

Young children as scientists, designers and technologists – theories of learning
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Rose, J, Hattingh, L and McInnes, K (2019) 'Young children as scientists, designers and technologists – theories of learning.' In: Davies, D, Howe, A, Collier, C, Digby, R, Earle, S and McMahon, K, eds. Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7). 3rd ed. Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 17-35. ISBN 9781138613058

Being a playful therapist
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McInnes, K (2019) 'Being a playful therapist.' In: Ayling, P, Armstrong, H and Gordon Clark, L, eds. Becoming and being a play therapist: play therapy in practice. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9781138560970

Play and playfulness: the foundation of learning and development
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McInnes, K and Yuen, N (2017) 'Play and playfulness: the foundation of learning and development.' In: Thomas, A and McInnes, K, eds. Teaching early years: theory and practice. Sage, London, pp. 47-64. ISBN 9781473946255

Child development in practice
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McInnes, K and Gallan, H (2017) 'Child development in practice.' In: Thomas, A and McInnes, K, eds. Teaching early years: theory and practice. Sage, London, pp. 29-46. ISBN 9781473946255

Policy context and current issues
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Black, P and McInnes, K (2017) 'Policy context and current issues.' In: Moyles, J, Payler, J and Georgeson, J, eds. Beginning teaching, beginning learning in early years and primary education. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill Open University Press, Maidenhead, pp. 11-22. ISBN 9780335226962

Developmental trauma and attachment: an integrative therapeutic approach
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Waycott, L, Carbis, C and McInnes, K (2015) 'Developmental trauma and attachment: an integrative therapeutic approach.' In: Archer, C, Drury, C and Hills, J, eds. Healing the hidden hurts: transforming attachment and trauma theory into effective practice with families, children and adults. Jessica Kingsley, London, pp. 102-117. ISBN 9781849055482

Understanding play: the perceptions of children, adolescents, parents and teachers
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McInnes, K and Birdsey, N (2014) 'Understanding play: the perceptions of children, adolescents, parents and teachers.' In: Barnett, L.A, ed. Play of individuals and societies. Inter-Disciplinary Press, Oxford, pp. 105-113. ISBN 9781848883277

Opportunities for playful expressions of wellbeing
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McInnes, K (2012) 'Opportunities for playful expressions of wellbeing.' In: Watson, D, Emery, C and Bayliss, P, eds. Children's social and emotional wellbeing in schools: a critical perspective. Policy, Bristol, pp. 143-156. ISBN 9781847425232

Policy context and current issues
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McInnes, K (2011) 'Policy context and current issues.' In: Moyles, J, Georgeson, J and Payler, J, eds. Beginning teaching, beginning learning in early years and primary education. 4th ed. McGraw-Hill Open University Press, Maidenhead, pp. 11-20. ISBN 9780335244126

Thinking through the challenge of a play-based curriculum: increasing playfulness via co-construction
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Howard, J and McInnes, K (2010) 'Thinking through the challenge of a play-based curriculum: increasing playfulness via co-construction.' In: Moyles, J, ed. Thinking about play: developing a reflective approach. McGraw-Hill Open University Press, Maidenhead, pp. 30-44. ISBN 9780335241088

Do we understand each other? Multi-disciplinary working in a children’s centre
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McInnes, K (2007) 'Do we understand each other? Multi-disciplinary working in a children’s centre.' In: Moyles, J, ed. Beginning teaching, beginning learning in primary education. 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill Open University Press, Maidenhead, pp. 33-42. ISBN 9780335221318

Early years education: children from birth to five
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McInnes, K and Williams, J (2004) 'Early years education: children from birth to five.' In: Ward, S, ed. Education studies: a student's guide. Routledge, London, pp. 102-111. ISBN 9780415321181

Science and D&T beyond the classroom
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McInnes, K and Williams, J (2003) 'Science and D&T beyond the classroom.' In: Davies, D and Howe, A, eds. Teaching science and design technology in the early years. David Fulton, London, pp. 25-37. ISBN 9781853468803

Attachment Aware Schools: the impact of a targeted and collaborative intervention
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Rose, J, McGuire-Snieckus, R, McInnes, K and Gilbert, L (2019) 'Attachment Aware Schools: the impact of a targeted and collaborative intervention.' Pastoral Care in Education, 37 (2). pp. 162-184. ISSN 0264-3944

Playful learning in the early years – through the eyes of children
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McInnes, K (2019) 'Playful learning in the early years – through the eyes of children.' Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education, 47 (7). pp. 796-805. ISSN 0300-4279

Enabling theory into practice: making sense of the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ in the early years
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McInnes, K, Thomas, A, Pescott, C, Jones, C, Packer, R and Watkins, P (2018) 'Enabling theory into practice: making sense of the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ in the early years.' International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education, 9 (3). pp. 3483-3850. ISSN 2042-6364

Investigating and learning from toddler play in a children’s museum
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McInnes, K and Elpidoforou, M-E (2018) 'Investigating and learning from toddler play in a children’s museum.' Early Child Development and Care, 188 (3). pp. 399-409. ISSN 0300-4430

Attachment Aware Schools: working with families to enhance parental engagement and home-school relationships
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Rose, J, Gilbert, L, McGuire-Snieckus, R, Gus, L, McInnes, K and Digby, R (2017) 'Attachment Aware Schools: working with families to enhance parental engagement and home-school relationships.' Open Family Studies Journal, 9 (Supp-1). pp. 160-171. ISSN 1874-9224

The impact of children's perception of an activity as play rather than not play on emotional well-being
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Howard, J and McInnes, K (2013) 'The impact of children's perception of an activity as play rather than not play on emotional well-being.' Child: Care, Health and Development, 39 (5). pp. 737-742. ISSN 0305-1862

The nature of adult–child interaction in the early years classroom: implications for children's perceptions of play and subsequent learning behaviour
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McInnes, K, Howard, J, Crowley, K and Miles, G (2013) 'The nature of adult–child interaction in the early years classroom: implications for children's perceptions of play and subsequent learning behaviour.' European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 21 (2). pp. 268-282. ISSN 1350-293X

Differences in practitioners’ understanding of play and how this influences pedagogy and children’s perceptions of play
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McInnes, K, Howard, J, Miles, G and Crowley, K (2011) 'Differences in practitioners’ understanding of play and how this influences pedagogy and children’s perceptions of play.' Early Years, 31 (2). pp. 121-133. ISSN 0957-5146

Differences in adult-child interactions during playful and formal practice conditions: an initial investigation
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McInnes, K, Howard, J, Miles, G and Crowley, K (2010) 'Differences in adult-child interactions during playful and formal practice conditions: an initial investigation.' Psychology of Education Review, 34 (1). pp. 14-20. ISSN 1463-9807

Behavioural differences exhibited by children when practising a task under formal and playful conditions
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McInnes, K, Howard, J, Miles, G.E and Crowley, K (2009) 'Behavioural differences exhibited by children when practising a task under formal and playful conditions.' Educational & Child Psychology, 26 (2). ISSN 0267-1611

What are the educational experiences of 4-year-olds? A comparative study of 4-year-olds in nursery and reception settings
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McInnes, K (2002) 'What are the educational experiences of 4-year-olds? A comparative study of 4-year-olds in nursery and reception settings.' Early Years, 22 (2). pp. 119-127. ISSN 0957-5146

Playfulness in environments of creative learning
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McInnes, K (2020) Playfulness in environments of creative learning. In: Sightlines Initiative Network, 6 October 2020, [online].

"The play session fundamentally changed so much for us” – parents learning the value of play
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McInnes, K and Rose, J (2019) "The play session fundamentally changed so much for us” – parents learning the value of play. In: BECERA 2019: Learning Beyond the Classroom, 19 February 2019, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, UK.

The student feedback system – Norland College
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Rose, J and McInnes, K (2018) The student feedback system – Norland College. In: Independent Higher Education Annual Conference, 26 - 27 November 2018, London, UK.

What is the impact of an innovative combined parenting and yoga programme on everyday family life?
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Rose, J and McInnes, K (2018) What is the impact of an innovative combined parenting and yoga programme on everyday family life? In: 28th EECERA Conference, 28 - 31 August 2018, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary.

Working together to provide a child-informed lunchtime service to support children’s wellbeing and socialisation
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McInnes, K and Rose, J (2018) Working together to provide a child-informed lunchtime service to support children’s wellbeing and socialisation. In: 28th EECERA Conference, 28 - 31 August 2018, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary.

Child-focused playful learning in the early years
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McInnes, K (2018) Child-focused playful learning in the early years. In: 28th EECERA Conference, 28 - 31 August 2018, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary.

A critical and research-focused look at play and playfulness
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McInnes, K (2018) A critical and research-focused look at play and playfulness. In: British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) Annual Conference, 23 - 24 March 2018, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.

Child friendly research in the early years
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McInnes, K (2018) Child friendly research in the early years. In: BERA, British Curriculum Forum – Researching the Curriculum in Schools and Colleges: Practice, Professionalism and Innovation, 24 February 2018, University of Birmingham School, Birmingham, UK.

Through the eyes of children – playful learning in the early years
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McInnes, K (2018) Through the eyes of children – playful learning in the early years. In: Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network (ECSDN) Research Conference, 19 January 2018, London, UK.

Teaching early years: integrating theory and practice
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McInnes, K, Thomas, A, Pescott, C, Jones, C, Packer, R and Watkins, P (2017) Teaching early years: integrating theory and practice. In: London International Conference in Education, 10 - 13 December 2017, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.

Understanding play - through the eyes of children
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McInnes, K (2017) Understanding play - through the eyes of children. In: NEyTCO, 8 November 2017, Bath, UK.

Childhood and playful dialogues
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McInnes, K, Digby, R and Tallant, L (2017) Childhood and playful dialogues. In: Reimagining Childhood Conference, 30 June 2017, University of Bath, Bath, UK.

Understanding play – through the eyes of a child
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McInnes, K (2017) Understanding play – through the eyes of a child. In: BERA, British Curriculum Forum – Researching our Early Years Curriculum: Policy, Practice and Professionalism, 10 June 2017, London, UK.

Attachment and universities – Bath Spa Attachment Aware Schools Project
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McInnes, K and Parker, R (2016) Attachment and universities – Bath Spa Attachment Aware Schools Project. In: Attachment Research Community Conference, 7 December 2016, Birmingham, UK.

Emerging dilemmas for early years trainees and teachers
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Black, P and McInnes, K (2016) Emerging dilemmas for early years trainees and teachers. In: TACTYC National Conference, 19 November 2016, London, UK.

A comparison of teachers' and children's perceptions of play and the implications for early years classroom practice
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McInnes, K, Birdsey, N and Owen-Leeds, S (2016) A comparison of teachers' and children's perceptions of play and the implications for early years classroom practice. In: Child-initiated Activities and the Mediating Role of Adults, 8 October 2016, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK.

Play therapy in the early years
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McInnes, K and Yuen, N (2016) Play therapy in the early years. In: Celebrating Children and Families, Bristol South Nursery Schools and Children’s Centres Annual Conference, 5 February 2016, Bristol, UK.

A comparison of teachers’ and children’s perceptions of play and the implications for early years classroom practice
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McInnes, K and Birdsey, N (2015) A comparison of teachers’ and children’s perceptions of play and the implications for early years classroom practice. In: Barns lek – en barnlek? = Children's play - a pushover? Play and Early Learning Conference, 21 August 2015, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden.

Critical engagement with practitioners views of play
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McInnes, K (2015) Critical engagement with practitioners views of play. In: Learning and Teaching Conference, 18 June 2015, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, Wales.

A comparison of teachers’ and children’s perceptions of play and the implications for early years classroom practice
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McInnes, K and Birdsey, N (2014) A comparison of teachers’ and children’s perceptions of play and the implications for early years classroom practice. In: 19th IPA World Conference, 20 - 23 May 2014, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Defining play: the perceptions of children, adolescents, parents and professionals
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McInnes, K and Birdsey, N (2013) Defining play: the perceptions of children, adolescents, parents and professionals. In: 2nd Global Play Conference: Making Sense of Play, 22 - 24 July 2013, Mansfield College, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.

Indicators of children's wellbeing in activities defined by children as play or not play
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McInnes, K (2011) Indicators of children's wellbeing in activities defined by children as play or not play. In: 18th IPA World Conference: Playing into the Future - Surviving and Thriving, 4 -7 July 2011, Cardiff City Hall, Cardiff, Wales.

Comparing indicators of wellbeing in activities children define as play or not play
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McInnes, K (2010) Comparing indicators of wellbeing in activities children define as play or not play. In: BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference, 12 -14 November 2010, Milton Keynes, UK.

Transitions in adult-child interactions during playful and formal practice conditions
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McInnes, K, Howard, J, Miles, G and Crowley, K (2009) Transitions in adult-child interactions during playful and formal practice conditions. In: BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference, 30 October - 1 November 2009, Preston, UK.

PhD research: the role of playful practice for learning in the early years
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McInnes, K (2009) PhD research: the role of playful practice for learning in the early years. In: NUT National Education Conference, 11 -12 July 2009, Stoke Rochford Hall, Grantham, UK.

Behavioural differences exhibited in children performing under playful and formal practice conditions
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McInnes, K, Howard, J, Miles, G and Crowley, K (2008) Behavioural differences exhibited in children performing under playful and formal practice conditions. In: BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference, 31 October - 2 November 2008, Milton Keynes, UK.

Incorporating empirical findings that link play and learning into a behavioural threshold and fluency theory of play
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Howard, J, Miles, G and McInnes, K (2008) Incorporating empirical findings that link play and learning into a behavioural threshold and fluency theory of play. In: BPS Psychology of Education Section Annual Conference, 31 October - 2 November 2008, Milton Keynes, UK.

A sure start – what is the philosophy of children’s centres?
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McInnes, K (2005) A sure start – what is the philosophy of children’s centres? In: TACTYC Conference. Birth to Eight Matters: Seeking Seamlessness – Continuity? Integration? Creativity?, 4 - 5 November 2005, Thistle Hotel, Cardiff, Wales.

Cognitive development in young children – a holistic approach
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McInnes, K and Boushel, M (2005) Cognitive development in young children – a holistic approach. In: Barnardo’s Education Conference, 24 June 2005, Edinburgh, UK.

Parent education: messages from research and practice
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McInnes, K (2005) Parent education: messages from research and practice. In: West Wiltshire District Council Session, 2004, Trowbridge, UK.

Evaluation of the Family Link Worker Service for Hartcliffe, Highridge and Withywood Sure Start
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McInnes, K (2004) Evaluation of the Family Link Worker Service for Hartcliffe, Highridge and Withywood Sure Start. In: South West Regional Sure Start Conference, 2004, Bristol, UK.

Problematic drug use by parents of dependent children
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McInnes, K (2004) Problematic drug use by parents of dependent children. In: Barnardo’s South West Drugs Misuse Conference, 2004, Bath, UK.

The role of playful practice for learning in the early years
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McInnes, K (2011) The role of playful practice for learning in the early years. PhD thesis, University of Glamorgan.

Premier League Primary Stars: evaluation report
commissioned_report

McInnes, K, Carrier, J and Bown, H (2022) Premier League Primary Stars: evaluation report. NDTi, Bath.

Evaluation of Live Life Go Further: final report
commissioned_report

Mason-Angelow, V, McColl, A, Cooney, G and McInnes, K (2022) Evaluation of Live Life Go Further: final report. NDTi, Bath.

Autism in Schools – interim evaluation report
commissioned_report

McInnes, K (2022) Autism in Schools – interim evaluation report. NDTi, Bath.

An impact evaluation of Helping Hands service provision – TAMBA
commissioned_report

Gilbert, L and McInnes, K (2019) An impact evaluation of Helping Hands service provision – TAMBA. Norland College, Bath.

Evaluating the impact of a joint parenting and yoga programme on everyday family life
commissioned_report

McInnes, K (2018) Evaluating the impact of a joint parenting and yoga programme on everyday family life. Norland College, Bath.

What is the impact of a pastoral care training on school mealtimes – a case study
commissioned_report

McInnes, K (2018) What is the impact of a pastoral care training on school mealtimes – a case study. Norland College, Bath.

Phase 2 pilot study impact evaluation of the Attachment Aware Schools Project for Leicestershire Virtual School
commissioned_report

McInnes, K, McGuire-Snieckus, R, Rose, J and Vatmanides, O (2017) Phase 2 pilot study impact evaluation of the Attachment Aware Schools Project for Leicestershire Virtual School. Institute for Education, Bath Spa University, Bath.

Attachment and parental sensitivity – their role in supporting good child development and lifelong positive outcomes
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McInnes, K and Rose, J (2017) Attachment and parental sensitivity – their role in supporting good child development and lifelong positive outcomes. Norland College, Bath.

Teach First training materials on attachment
commissioned_report

Rose, J, McInnes, K, Digby, R, Parker, R and Smith, H (2016) Teach First training materials on attachment. Bath Spa University, Bath.

Progress of children participating in the Chatty Chimps Early Language Intervention: an initial evaluation
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Crowley, K, McInnes, K, Crabbe, J, Murphy, M and Terry, V (2015) Progress of children participating in the Chatty Chimps Early Language Intervention: an initial evaluation. University of South Wales.

Attitudes to parenting practices and child discipline
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Prince, J, Austin, J, Shewring, L, Birdsey, N, McInnes, K and Roderique-Davies, G (2014) Attitudes to parenting practices and child discipline. Welsh Government Social Research.

Adult-child interactions assessment checklist
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Waycott, L, McInnes, K and Carbis, C (2012) Adult-child interactions assessment checklist. Stepping Stones.

The difference between work and play
commissioned_report

Howard, J and McInnes, K (2010) The difference between work and play. National Literacy Trust.

An audit of parenting education programmes delivered by Barnardo’s services
commissioned_report

McInnes, K (2007) An audit of parenting education programmes delivered by Barnardo’s services. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Evaluation of Barnardo’s South West outcomes model
commissioned_report

Frost, S, McInnes, K and Newman, T (2007) Evaluation of Barnardo’s South West outcomes model. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

A practitioner's guide to interagency working in children's centres: a review of the literature
commissioned_report

McInnes, K (2007) A practitioner's guide to interagency working in children's centres: a review of the literature. Barnardo's Policy and Research Unit.

Domestic abuse in North Somerset: a scoping exercise
commissioned_report

McInnes, K and Newman, T (2006) Domestic abuse in North Somerset: a scoping exercise. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Achieving better outcomes for children and young people: a toolkit for practitioners
commissioned_report

McInnes, K, Newman, T and Frost, S (2006) Achieving better outcomes for children and young people: a toolkit for practitioners. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Evaluation of the Pregnant Teenage Women’s Project: a perspective from professionals
commissioned_report

McInnes, K and Burton, E (2005) Evaluation of the Pregnant Teenage Women’s Project: a perspective from professionals. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Evaluation of the Barnardo’s Family Links Service of the Somerset Inclusion Partnership
commissioned_report

McInnes, K (2005) Evaluation of the Barnardo’s Family Links Service of the Somerset Inclusion Partnership. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Briefing paper: listening to the voices of children under five
commissioned_report

McInnes, K (2005) Briefing paper: listening to the voices of children under five. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Substance misusing parents and their children
commissioned_report

McInnes, K and Newman, T (2005) Substance misusing parents and their children. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit / Safer South Gloucestershire.

Sure Start Hartcliffe, Highridge and Withywood evaluation of the Family Link Worker Service
commissioned_report

McInnes, K and Burton, E (2004) Sure Start Hartcliffe, Highridge and Withywood evaluation of the Family Link Worker Service. Barnardo’s Policy and Research Unit.

Play with Dr Karen McInnes [podcast]
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McInnes, K and Bespoke Family, (2023) Play with Dr Karen McInnes [podcast].

Remarkably capable, creative children [blog post]
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McInnes, K (2021) Remarkably capable, creative children [blog post]. NDTi.

Why play is good for your child’s wellbeing..! [blog post]
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McInnes, K (2020) Why play is good for your child’s wellbeing..! [blog post]. Bespoke Family.

Child-friendly research in the early years
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McInnes, K (2019) Child-friendly research in the early years. BERA Bites, 3. pp. 10-14.

Child-friendly research in the early years [blog post]
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McInnes, K (2018) Child-friendly research in the early years [blog post]. BERA Blog, Research Matters.

Play through the eyes of the child - challenging adult assumptions about play [blog post]
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McInnes, K (2016) Play through the eyes of the child - challenging adult assumptions about play [blog post]. Community Playthings.

Learning and development: play - on cue
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Howard, J and McInnes, K (2010) Learning and development: play - on cue. Nursery World, 8. ISSN 0029-6422

Parenting education programmes: a review of websites
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McInnes, K (2007) Parenting education programmes: a review of websites. Early Years, 27 (3). pp. 299-301. ISSN 0957-5146

Vulnerable children: growing up with substance misuse
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McInnes, K (2005) Vulnerable children: growing up with substance misuse. TACTYC Newsletter, Spring.

Reframing the early childhood curricula [book review]
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McInnes, K (2003) Reframing the early childhood curricula [book review]. Early Years, 23 (2). ISSN 0957-5146

Broadening Horizons Conference report
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McInnes, K (2000) Broadening Horizons Conference report. TACTYC Newsletter, Spring.

Early Education (BAECE) Conference report
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McInnes, K (2000) Early Education (BAECE) Conference report. TACTYC Newsletter, Spring.

Early education transformed [book review]
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McInnes, K (2000) Early education transformed [book review]. TACTYC Newsletter, Spring.

Mathematics in Your Head Conference report
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McInnes, K (1999) Mathematics in Your Head Conference report. TACTYC Newsletter, Summer.