

Our current members

Our current members
Below are listing of our current members and their contact details:​​

University of Staffordshire
Amanda Tayler
Course Lead
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Anglia Ruskin University
Michelle Wisbey
Course Leader
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) degree course - BA (Hons) - ARU Montessori Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons) - ARU
We have a varied suite of Early Childhood courses including FdA, BA & MA Early Childhood degrees. You can study via face to face learning in Chelmsford, Essex or via distance learning. You'll learn from staff who are academics and qualified early childhood practitioners. During your studies you'll reflect on child development, early childhood curricula, social justice, inclusion, you'll develop your ability to critically reflect on experiences and will have a broad and balanced societal view supported by theoretical knowledge, practice and research evidence.

Birmingham Newman University
Dr Jane Beniston
ECS Programme Leader
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Buckinghamshire New University
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Canterbury Christ Church University
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Leeds Trinity University
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Early Childhood Studies - Undergraduate - Courses - Leeds Trinity University
The BA Professional Practice: Early childhood studies follows on from the Leeds Trinity University Foundation Degree in Early years practice.

Liverpool John Moores University
Dr Nicky Hirst
Head of Early Childhood Studies
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Jo McNulty
Senior Lecturer
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Nottingham Trent University
Meredith Rose
Senior Lecturer
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Undergraduate Course | Nottingham Trent University

Selby College
Steve Mulligan
Head of Higher Education
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Stranmillis University College
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Teeside University
Dr Kate Jones
Course Lead BA(Hons) Children and Early Childhood
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University Centre Middlesbrough
Sarah Jacklin
Programme Leand and Lecturer
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University Centre Weston
Susan Score
Curriculum Coordinator
Early Years Education BA (Hons) - University Centre Weston (ucw.ac.uk)
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University College Birmingham
Emma Davies
Senior Lecturer & ECS Programme Lead
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University of Bedfordshire
Julie Beams
Course co ordinator
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University of Central Lancashire
Sarah Tatham
Course Leader
https://www.uclan.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/children-schools-families-ba
https://www.uclan.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/children-schools-families-ba-top-up
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University of East London
Richard Harty
Dean of School of Education and Communities
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University of Hertfordshire
Dr Fortunate Madondo
Programme Leader
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University of Northampton
Dr Tanya Richardson
Senior Lecturer in Education (Early Years)
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Degree
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University of Roehampton
Sigrid Brogaard Clausen
Senior Lecturer, ECSDN Co-chair for Professionalisation and Workforce
BA Early Childhood Studies | University of Roehampton, London MA Early Chilhood Studies | University of Roehampton, London

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Dr Glenda Tinney
Senior Lecturer
Our programmes are taught as 2-year accelerated degree programmes delivered in the evenings allowing you to work and study. We deliver in Birmingham, Cardiff, Carmarthen and Swansea.

University of Winchester
Amanda Norman & Catherine Holloway
Programme Leads
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Yeovil College
Fiona Pavey
Programme Leader
Course - Yeovil College Yeovil College
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Aberystwyth University
Dr Rosemary Cann
Senior Lecturer in Education
School of Education : Aberystwyth University
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Bath Spa University
Dr Sharon Colilles
Award Leader
Sharon is also a member of the Executive team as Vice Chair for Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Blackpool & The Fylde College
Mrs Julie Quigley
Programme Leader Early Childhood Studies
Early Childhood Studies - Foundation Degree | Blackpool and The Fylde College
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CU Group Coventry University
Angela Bonehill
Early Years Course Leader
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Craven College
Gillian Thom
HE Manager
Craven College is a small College in Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. The Degree is validated by the University of Hull and has a strong vocational focus with specialisms in SEND, Management, and Speech and Language.

Hull College Group
Deborah Fletcher
HE Lecturer
Course Search (hull-college.ac.uk)
The degree Young Children's Learning and Development will help take students childcare and education skills to the next level. Learning about key management skills, child development, special educational needs and collaborative practice. Combining work-based practice with theory and policy.
Students are supported to gain a deep understanding of children and childhood becoming critical and reflective thinkers. Creating graduates who are leaders of change and techniques and can use their skills within their employment to enhance the quality of setting.

Lincoln Bishop University
Samantha Hoyes
Senior Lecturer
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London Institue of Early Years
June O'Sullivan
CEO
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Middlesex University
Dr Lynette Morris
Programme Leader BA Early Childhood Studies
Students complete assessed work placements in a range of early years settings. Students are encouraged to work towards the sector recognised early childhood graduate practitioner competencies, and qualify as a Level 6 Graduate Practitioner.

Oxford Brookes University
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Sheffield Hallam University
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Swansea University
Dr Gisselle Tur Porres
Programme Director BA Early Childhood Studies
Education and Childhood Studies Undergraduate Courses
Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status, BA (Hons) - Swansea University

The Open University
Joanne Josephidou
Programme Lead, Early Childhood
BA (Honours) Early Childhood
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University Centre Peterborough
Sam Mackey
Higher Education Course Leader Early Years and Education
https://ucp.ac.uk/course/fd-early-childhood-studies/ https://ucp.ac.uk/course/ba-hons-early-childhood-studies-top-up/
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University Centre at Blackburn College
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Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) (Top Up) (subject to validation) (blackburn.ac.uk) Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree FdA (subject to validation) (blackburn.ac.uk)

University Of Worcester
Emma Laurence
Course Leader
BA Early Childhood has two pathways. The Graduate Practitioner pathway is approved to meet the Early Years Educator criteria; the Social Pedagogy pathway is endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association. Please see our course webpage for more details.

University of Bolton
Sandra Shaffi
Lecturer
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University of Chester
Jeanette Bailie
Programme Leader
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University of Gloucestershire
Dr Michelle Ward
Joint Course Leader Early Childhood Studies
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University of Huddersfield
Doreen Malcolm
Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Inclusive Education
Early Childhood Education and Care BA(Hons) (hud.ac.uk)
What happens during a child's early years has a lasting impact on their future development, so it is important that children have the best possible foundation. The Early Childhood Education and Care degree gives you a thorough grounding in child development and early education preparing you for the important task of working with children and their families. You'll have the opportunity to focus on current issues faced by early years professionals to help you progress as an informed, reflective, and inspirational practitioner.

University of Plymouth
Dr Louise Webber
BA Hons ECS Programme Lead
We offer BA Hons ECS and BA Hons ECS with Foundation

University of Suffolk
Dr Marianna Stella
Senior Lecturer in Education and Childhood
Our Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioners will be advocates for young children's rights and participation, while recognising that young children are co-constructors of their own learning. They will critically apply high-level academic knowledge of pedagogy and research evidence, to the holistic development of infants and young children (0-8), in a practice context that is respectful of the child, their family and community. At the University of Suffolk, the Graduate Practitioner route is an optional route offered to all students studying in our BA (Hons) Childhood. Days in practice are required to be completed in Year 1 before enrolling on the Developing Practice GP1 module in Year 2. As part of this module, students will complete days in practice and develop a detailed portfolio which will demonstrate their knowledge and skills as a developing educational practitioner. In Year 3, students can enrol on the Professional Practice GP2 module, where they will continue being in practice at an educational setting while completing a practice project which will demonstrate their initiative and leadership skills in practice.

University of Warwick
Dr Charlotte Jones
Director of Early Childhood Degrees
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University of Wolverhampton
Selena Hall
Lecturer Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

York St John University
Dr Emma Walker
Associate Head
Children, Young People and Education students responded with a 98% positivity score for how good teaching staff are at explaining things. (National Student Survey 2023)

Abingdon and Witney College
Jane Alexander
Course Leader; Early Years and Early Childhood Studies undergraduate programmes
Undergraduate & Professional - Abingdon & Witney College (abingdon-witney.ac.uk)
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Birmingham City University
Admissions Team
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The well-being of babies and young children is at the heart of this degree, which will prepare you to become a confident and competent advocate for children from birth to 5 years. You will gain a complete understanding of young children's needs, how they learn, develop and grow and how their early experiences are so fundamentally important. You will also explore wider concepts to support your understanding such as social justice, social mobility and social responsibility. develop and grow and how their early experiences are so fundamentally important. You will also explore wider concepts to support your understanding such as social justice, social mobility and social responsibility.

Bradford College
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Calderdale College
Joe Lockwood
Curriculum Area Leader University Centre
Early Years Foundation Degree - Calderdale College Early Years BA (Hons) top-up - Calderdale College
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DN Colleges Group / North Lindsey & Doncaster Colleges
Joanne Taylor
Curriculum Lead
Doncaster: University Campus Doncaster - Children's Learning and Development UCNL: University Campus North Lincolnshire - Children's Learning and Development
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Kingston University
James Hughes
Senior Lecturer
Kingston University Early Years Top Up with GPC pathway option
Pathways subject to validation BA Hons in Early Years: Education and Leadership in Practice (Graduate Practitioner) BA Hons in Early Years: Teaching and Learning (Graduate Practitioner)

Liverpool Hope University
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London Metropolitan University
Dr Sarah Whiter
Principal Lecturer Early Childhood Studies
Early Childhood Studies | BA Degree | London Metropolitan University
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Norland
Dr Theodora Papatheodorou
Research Fellos
Norland.ac.uk
Norland was founded in Norland Place, London, in 1892 by education pioneer Emily Ward and has been at the forefront of early childhood education and care ever since. The very first educational establishment to offer any kind of childcare training, Norland's education has always been progressive. Today's students complete four years of theoretical and practical training to earn two distinct qualifications: a BA (Hons) degree in early childhood studies alongside the prestigious Norland diploma, a unique qualification which teaches all the practical skills required to care for young children. A world-class early years higher education provider, Norland is committed to credible and ethical research, conducted in close collaboration with key stakeholders to transform the lives of children and their families and contribute to research evidence in the field of early childhood studies. For further information about Norland, visit norland.ac.uk

Pen Green Research Base
Nicola Novis
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Head of Centre
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Solihull College & University Centre
Susan Homer
Head of School Education and Childcare
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TEC Partnership/Grimsby Institute
Emma Bailie
Programme Leader BA Early Childhood Studies
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University Centre Colchester
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University Centre Somerset
Louise Hannan
Course Leader
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University Centre, West Anglia at The College of West Anglia
Kathryn LeServe
Course Director BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years and Education and BA (Hons) Top-Up Level 6 Early Childhood Studies
https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/childcare/ba-hons-early-childhood-studies https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/childcare/fda-early-years-and-education-foundation-degree https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/childcare/ba-hons-early-childhood-studies-top-up
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University Studies at West Suffolk College
Laura Mitchell
Course Leader
Degree Early Childhood Studies | USWSC - University Studies at West Suffolk College
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University of Brighton
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University of Chichester
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University of Greenwich
Rebecca Thistle
Senior Lecturer in Early Years
Early Years, BA Hons | University of Greenwich, London
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University of Hull
Dr Jo Traunter
Senior Lecturer ECS
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University of Portsmouth
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University of Sunderland
Gayle Blackburn
Senior Lecturer Lead for Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competences for our BA (Hons) in Childhood Studies
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/social-sciences/undergraduate-childhood-studies/ https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/social-sciences/childhood-society-studies/ https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/social-sciences/childhood-society-studies/
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University of West London
Sarah Hooper
Placement Lead
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University of the West of England
Joe Brown
Programme Leader, Early Childhood
