Emma is an Associate Professor at Nottingham Trent University. Her research interests are in the area of psychology of education with an interest in children’s literacy specifically attitudes to reading, reading motivation and reading for enjoyment in primary and secondary school students. Recent publications include parental perspectives on the diversity of children’s reading material and the inclusion of animals in educational settings. Dr Vardy recently produced a guidance document on implementation and process evaluation for TASO.

Experience

  • –present
    Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University
  • 2025–present
    Associate professor, Nottingham Trent University

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