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Dr Barbie Clarke
Family Kids and Youth
Managing Director

Barbie set up Family Kids and Youth with a small team of researchers seven years ago. An international youth researcher for over 20 years, she was formerly Director of the Family division of GfK NOP. She completed her PhD in child and adolescent psychosocial development at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, where her research has looked at early adolescents’ use of digital media. A trained child therapist, she has worked with young offenders and in secondary schools.
Barbie regularly gives papers at international conferences, writes articles, and has appeared on TV and radio commenting on youth research. Barbie is spokesperson for the MRS on children’s research. She is LEA Governor of a Primary School, and sits on the BBC Children’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Dr's Sessions
Research: Children, Tablets, and the Future (rpt)
How Tablets are opening up new opportunities for children’s creativity, motivation to learn, and social skills.
Research: Children, Tablets, and the Future
How Tablets are opening up new opportunities for children’s creativity, motivation to learn, and social skills.
Wednesday Workshop: So Now You've Got An App
In order to be successful in today's marketplace, apps need to differentiate and deliver a truly great experience. Join us to explore what this means.