I started working at Staffordshire University in 2017 and previously was the course lead for both the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and the HND Advanced Practice Working with Families (Education) at a further education college. Before this I worked in an early childhood education and care setting and volunteered with Girlguiding UK for over 20 years.
Professional memberships and activities
Fellow of the HEA
BERA (British Education Research Association)
Academic qualifications
Current study - Professional Doctorate in Education
MA Early Childhood Education – The University of Sheffield
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies – Oxford Brookes University
HND Advanced Practice Working with Children & Families (Ed) – Solihull College
PTLLS – Solihull College
CET – Solihull College
DET – Solihull College
Expertise
Children on the margins of society
Safeguarding
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Research interests
Hidden children and parental incarceration
Teaching
History and Philosophy
Becoming a Confident and Competent Educational Professional
Supporting Learning and Inclusion
Working with Babies