Strategy Groups
The ECSDN Strategy Groups
Sitting below the Executive of the ECSDN, there are four Strategy Groups that look closely at issues within the Early Childhood Sector relating to the areas that they cover. Please see below, details of these groups, the Vice-Chair responsible and the current members.
Policy, Lobbying and Advocacy
A holistic approach to providing critical perspectives on, and a forum for, the advancement of appropriate early childhood policies, initiatives, and legislation.
Co-vice Chairs:
Dr Helen Simmons, University of Northampton
Emma Twigg, University of Derby
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Members
Marie Bradwell, Plymouth Marjon University; Dr Fengling Tang, University of Roehampton; Meredith Hare, Nottingham Trent University; Dr Charlotte Jones, The University of Warwick; Nyree Nicholson, Bishop Grosseteste University; Deborah Nye, Nottingham Trent University; Dr Jenny Robson, University of East London; Dr Juliette Wilson-Thomas, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Research Knowledge Exchange
To support the next generation of graduate professionals to make positive contributions to the care and education of babies, young children and their families, through research and dissemination.
Co-vice Chairs:
Dr Eva Mikuska, University of Portsmouth
Dr Jo Josephidou, The Open University
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Members
Viki Bennett Kane; Norland; Julie Briedley, Hull University; Dr Tim Clark; University of the West of England, Bristol; Katie Cobb, Derby University; Zoe Lewis, Birmingham City University; Dr Amanda Norman, University of Winchester; Carolyn Silberfield
Sustainability
Share and promote information that illustrates how a graduate led workforce can contribute the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals so that graduate professionals are proactive in campaigning for and implementing provision likely to lead to a more sustainable planet.
Co-vice Chairs:
Kerrie Lee, University of Hull
Dr. Angela Scollan, Middlesex University
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Members
Karen E Barr, Sheffield Hallam University; Dr Diane Boyd, University of Hull; Pamela Calder, ECSDN Honorary President; Diana Harris, University of Greenwich; Dawn Jones, University of Wolverhampton; Dr Sandra Lyndon, University of Chichester; Dr Naomi Mcleod, Liverpool John Moores University; Dr Martin Neeham; Manchester Metropolitan University; Emma Ransome, Birmingham City University; Rachel Strisino, University of Warwick.
Professionalism and Workforce
The Professionalism and Workforce Strategy group aims to promote confident, competent and knowledgeable students that graduate with Early Childhood Studies degrees. We aim, as a strategy group, to advocate for all ECS students and graduates using the knowledge of the group membership to promote the professionalisation of the early childhood workforce.
Co-vice Chairs:
Professor Verity Campbell-Barr, University of Plymouth
Samantha Hoyes, Bishop Grosseteste University
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Members
Fay Albans-Ross, Nottingham Trent University; Gayle Blackburn, University of Sunderland; Sigrid Brogaard-Clausen, Roehampton University; Selena Hall, University of Wolverhampton; Louise Hannan, University Centre Somerset; Su Lavercombe, University of Derby; Eunice Lumsden, University of Northampton; Catriona Rogers, Stranmillis University; Michelle Wisbey, Anglia Ruskin University; Andrea Yankah, Roehampton University.