Our Early Years courses have a strong emphasis on work-based learning meaning you’ll be able to apply academic study to practice. This could be through your current employment with children or through a placement within an early years or school setting.
Our on-campus and distance learning courses cover a wide range of critical and contemporary theories which inform current practice in the field of Early Years. This will enable you to develop the knowledge to support children’s learning and development from birth to 8 years of age.
Our Children's Learning and Developments courses
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Graduate Practitioner)
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Top Up
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BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Top Up Distance Learning
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FdA Children’s Learning and Development
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FdA Children’s Learning and Development Distance Learning
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HDA Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Fast Track
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MA – Education Studies
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Our Staff
Adele Harwood BA (Hons), PGCE
Lecturer in Early years and Education
I am part of the Education and Arts department, I teach on a diverse range of programmes across levels, including foundation degree and BA honours courses within the subjects of Early Childhood and Education. I have an extensive level of industry experience which I transfer and integrate into my pedagogical approaches.
Catherine Mather MA Early Childhood Studies
Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies
I am part of the HE School of Education and Arts lecturing team. I teach on the Early Childhood Studies programmes. My role includes visiting undergraduate level 4-6 students in their work placements and observing their practice with children. Settings include early years and primary schools. An early childhood specialist who is passionate about early years, high-quality provision and supporting students in practice.
Jordan Wilson FdA, BA (Hons)
Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
In addition to my experience as a HE lecturer, I have significant sector experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including setting up interventions for the local authority.
Katie Cobb – MA, BA (Hons), QTLS
HE Lecturer in Children’s learning and Development.
I am a Programme Leader and teach on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the School of Education and Arts.
Kirsty Darbyshire – MA, BA(Hons), FDA, EYT
Subject Area Lead and Programme Leader
I am a Subject Area Lead, I Programme Lead the Foundation Degree in Children’s Learning and Development across both University Campus North Lincolnshire and University Campus Doncaster and I teach on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the School of Education and Arts.
Lesley Anne Higgins – MA, BA, PGDip, PGCPSE, PGCE
HE Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
I teach a range of modules at undergraduate level within the HE School of Education and Arts lecturing team. My role incorporates developing links with Higher Education Colleges within Northern Ireland, drawing on previous experience as a Human Resources professional.
Lisa Holland – MA, BA(Hons) LLB, PGCE, QTLS
HE Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
I currently teach across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the HE School of Education and Arts.
Michelle Cameron – BA (Hons), PGCE, EYTS
HE Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
I have taught in HE for over 8 years and have a range of experience assisting students to reach their goals, supporting a graduate led Early Years workforce.
Päivi Valtonen – PhD, M.Ed., BA (Hons), FdA, QTS, SFHEA
HE Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
I teach on a range of programmes at undergraduate and post graduate level, as part of the HE School of Education and Arts lecturing team.
Rosanna Armstrong-Tenny – MEd, PGDipED, BSc (Hons), FHEA
HE Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
As a lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development, I teach on a range of courses at varying levels across Education Studies, Early Childhood Studies, and Children’s Learning and Development pathways. I have gained a range of industry knowledge and a wide range of experience through teaching and research within Higher Education.
Sam Robinson – MA, BA (Hons)
HE Lecturer and Programme Leader.
I am a programme leader and lecture on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. I have extensive experience working in early years as well as working with vulnerable, high-risk families.
Sarah Francis – BA (Hons)
HE Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
I currently teach at undergraduate level across a range of programmes within the School of Education and Arts.
Sarah Roebuck – MA, BA (Hons), EYT
HE Lecturer and Programme Leader.
I am a programme leader and lecture on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the School of Education and Arts. I have sector experience as an early years SENCO working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the correct support is offered to children and families to meet their needs.