HE Lecturer and programme leader
Summary
I teach on a range of undergraduate programmes focusing on supporting vulnerable children and young people. I am also a Forest School Trainer and qualified practitioner.
I obtained a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies from the University of Hull, followed by an MA in Early Childhood Studies.
My experience is based around many years in Early Years settings undertaking a breadth of roles that have sparked my research interests into several areas, specifically emotional development, special educational needs, brain development, mental health, trauma, the outdoors and nurturing others.
I am fortunate to have experience in supporting children and young people from a variety of settings and backgrounds. I am keen to develop the curriculum that children are accessing to have a greater emphasis on early identification and support in the hope to provide healthy children and adults who thrive in our society. I enjoy championing the success of our students and help them to recognise their value and worth within the sector, along with the impact they may have on those they care for. I enjoy delivering our material in a flexible manner and attempt to meet our learners where they are in their journeys in HE and help to facilitate their success.
About
I obtained a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies from the University of Hull, followed by an MA in Early Childhood Studies.
Teaching
My experience is based around many years in Early Years settings undertaking a breadth of roles that have sparked my research interests into several areas, specifically emotional development, special educational needs, the outdoors and training others.
Further Industry Experience
I am fortunate to have experience in supporting children and young people from a variety of settings and backgrounds. I am keen to develop the curriculum that children are accessing to have a greater emphasis on early identification and support in the hope to provide healthy children and adults who thrive in our society. Within my Forest School role, I am able to work with the wider team to develop programmes, access funding and support children, young people and vulnerable adults as part of our wider social responsibility. This enables me to network with likeminded people who share a similar vision to help change our systems to achieve better outcomes for children and young people.