Research conducted with Play Worcester (Kate Collier), led by Nicola Stobbs and Samantha Sutton-Tsang was accepted by Government as part of the call for evidence for the inquiry into ‘The experiences of children and young people of their built environment’. Gathering the voices of children, the research looked into the following areas: Read the report… Continue reading Children’s Play in Worcester
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International Conference on Educational Quality 2023
From 25th-27th October 2023, Emma Bailey, a lecturer within the Department for Children and Families, attended the 6th International Conference on Educational Quality held at the University of Ibn Zohr in Agadir, Morocco. The conference is held annually and this year the theme was “Transformational Leadership in Education” with attendees travelling from all over the… Continue reading International Conference on Educational Quality 2023
Social Pedagogy Networking Event
June 2023 What does social pedagogy have to offer a wide range of professions? Introduction The University of Worcester led social pedagogy networking event brought together a vibrant group of people from a diverse range of professions; from adoption services, to play advocates to those lecturing in the field of business management. Everyone who attended… Continue reading Social Pedagogy Networking Event
Winner of the Anna Hooper Aspiration Prize 2023: Chloe Bridge
My philosophy of education has always centred upon enabling children to achieve their full potential and develop their unique identities. This derives from having positive memories of my own school life, where I always felt supported, encouraged and understood by my teachers and educational professionals. School environments were places where I felt safe and secure… Continue reading Winner of the Anna Hooper Aspiration Prize 2023: Chloe Bridge
Research @worc publication
The latest Research @worc magazine is now available online and features @UWDCFs Dr Carla Solvason, Angela Hodgkins, Michelle Malomo, Nicola Stobbs and Samantha Sutton-Tsang.
Taking a Collaborative Approach to our Students’ Research in Education Settings
In the UK all students who are studying for a Bachelor of Arts with honours degree must complete a dissertation. In the Department for Children and Families (DCF) at UW, we have a very specific idea about the purpose of and manner in which our students carry out their research. Whereas in many Higher Education… Continue reading Taking a Collaborative Approach to our Students’ Research in Education Settings
Social Pedagogy Development Network Mini Event
Date and time: 8th June 2023, 10.00 am-12.30pm It’s time to book your free tickets! We warmly invite you to join us in the Glass Room at the Hive, Worcester for a Social Pedagogy Development Network mini event. We will be part of an international network involving 15 other simultaneous events across Europe and would… Continue reading Social Pedagogy Development Network Mini Event
Podcast: #SaferCultureSaferSport
Listen to Nicola Dean of the Ann Craft Trust, talk to Stuart Gallagher, Course Leader for Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Culture Change in Safeguarding, along with two of our students Kath Bennett, Safeguarding Case Manager at the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Victoria Wiegleb, County Safeguarding Advisor at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).… Continue reading Podcast: #SaferCultureSaferSport
BAECIS Students visit Lakeside campus
Final year students on the Early Childhood in Society degree recently enjoyed an afternoon at Lakeside campus. They participated in bushcraft activities and kayaking as part of the “Exploring Perspectives of Play” module, focussing particularly on adventurous play and risk taking. The students all supported one another, particularly Elisha who was very anxious about going kayaking… Continue reading BAECIS Students visit Lakeside campus