Building on my doctoral research, I have begun to explore whether the quality of the Home Learning Environment (HLE) has an impact on the quality of young children’s speech and language. 

By using a slightly adapted version of the rating scale discussed here  https://mypad.northampton.ac.uk/tanyarichardson/speech-and-language/what-makes-a-high-quality-environment/  I have started to explore whether the aspects that are included within the HLE can have an impact on children’s speech and language development.  Alongside a colleague, Prof. Jane Murray, we have embarked on a funded research project (funded through the University of Northampton Innovation and Research Ideas Grant) to explore this area.

When we have analysed the data then this will be reported on further – watch this space for updates!