On Friday 15th November, UWDCFs Michelle Malomo and Olivia Storey attended the Early Years Gloucestershire Conference. In this blog they reflect on the day’s events. Travelling to Gloucestershire, there was a nip in the air that signalled winter’s arrival. On arriving at the conference location, a palpable buzz filled the room as early years practitioners… Continue reading The Early Years Conference: A Day of Inspiration and Connection
1st issue of Social Pedagogy Research Group Newsletter
Take a look at our first issue for the Social Pedagogy Research Group newsletter. The newsletter brings together some of the exciting projects that our research group have been involved in, sharing good news and research findings. If you are interested in joining the Social Pedagogy Research Group, please contact Dr Angela Hodgkins: a.hodgkins@worc.ac.uk and… Continue reading 1st issue of Social Pedagogy Research Group Newsletter
Social Pedagogy Development Network Event
An international hybrid event took place at The Hive in Worcester on Tuesday 12th November. Colleagues from the University of Worcester, Dr Angela Hodgkins and Dr Carla Solvason, hosted the event “Transformative Tales”, enhancing relationships through storytelling, in association with THEMPRA, Social Pedagogy Professional Association and the Global Alliance for Social Pedagogy and Social Education. The… Continue reading Social Pedagogy Development Network Event
Graduate Stories: Victoria McCormack, IWCF
Victoria McCormack, graduate from the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree, reflects on her higher education journey as a mature student at the University of Worcester. “As I sit and reflect on my graduate journey, I still find it hard to believe that a few months off turning 50 I… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Victoria McCormack, IWCF
Graduate Stories: Halimah Hussain, IWCF
Halimah Hussain shares her experiences of studying with the University of Worcester on the FdA Early Years and the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top Up degree. “Upon finishing 6th form, I initially didn’t plan to attend university, believing it wasn’t for me. However, I eventually enrolled in a Foundation Degree course at… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Halimah Hussain, IWCF
Graduate Stories: Shelley Hooper, IWCF
Shelley Hooper, BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree graduate, shares her Higher Education journey at the University of Worcester. From Foundation degree to Top up degree… “While the idea of attending university initially felt intimidating due to my academic performance in school, I have always been dedicated to my role running… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Shelley Hooper, IWCF
Graduate Stories: Intesar Lashram, IWCF
Recent graduate from the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree, Intesar Lashram, shares her experiences of studying at the University of Worcester alongside working in a setting. “Before starting my studies, I worked in early a years setting as a nursery practitioner for 5 years. Just before the Covid-19 outbreak I… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Intesar Lashram, IWCF
Graduate Stories: Lucy Burrage, FdA Early Years
Lucy Burrage, 2024 graduate from the FdA Early Years (0-8 years) course shares her Higher Education journey at the University of Worcester. “My journey into my passion for working with children and young people began while working within a fostering agency as an administrator. I was able to see the difference practitioners were able to… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Lucy Burrage, FdA Early Years
Graduate Stories: Lara Henderson-McCoy, BA (Hons) IWCF
BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families graduate, Lara Henderson-McCoy shares her Higher Education journey at the University of Worcester. “Having worked as a teaching assistant as my children grew up, I became increasingly interested in studying in higher education after being inspired by my husband who had gained a degree and master’s degree… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Lara Henderson-McCoy, BA (Hons) IWCF
Graduate Stories: Phoebe Howe, BA (Hons) IWCF
Phoebe Howe, graduate of the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree shares her Higher Education journey at the University of Worcester. “My IWCF journey began following the completion of my four year part-time FdA in ‘Birth in Beyond’. I began my university journey when my daughter was a toddler, after… Continue reading Graduate Stories: Phoebe Howe, BA (Hons) IWCF