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
UWDCF Research team meet with Local MP
Senior lecturers Dr. Carla Solvason, Samantha Sutton-Tsang and Niki Stobbs from the Department for Children and Families met with Robin Walker, MP on Friday 21st April to discuss a research report they had written about the wellbeing of early years practitioners and teachers. The report focussed particularly on the impact of Covid-19 on practitioners’ well-being… Continue reading UWDCF Research team meet with Local MP
Graduate Stories – Emma Bailey
Having worked in the Early Years since leaving school, I had begun to consider embarking on further study. A member of staff where I worked was in the process of completing the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Professional Practice and the conversation which she brought back had piqued my interest. I spoke to someone at the… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Emma Bailey
Conference Reflection
This year’s conference organiser, DCF’s Olivia Storey, reflects on the conference from February and shares some of the feedback received from conference attendees. After three years of the DCF conference being online, we were able to take a blended approach and return to campus this year for our February 2023 conference titled ‘Healing the hurt,… Continue reading Conference Reflection
Graduate Stories – Becky and Chloe
Becky Barnett and her daughter’s partner Chloe Newman progressed from the FD Early Years to the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families in 2020-2021. They have had a tough year, with several people in their household contracting Covid-19 at different times, causing them to have to isolate for many weeks. They both suffered… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Becky and Chloe
Graduate Stories – Dea
Dea McEwan-Hancock shares her reflections from studying the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree at the University of Worcester. I completed the BA (Hons) in Integrated Working with Children and Families in 2020. I found the course gave me the confidence to actively engage in multi-disciplinary meetings with professional partners and… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Dea
Graduate Stories – Kelly
Kelly Hunston shares her experiences of returning to studying after a break from education, completing the FdA Early Years and BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families on the Flexible and Distributed Learning pathways. After being out of education for 13 years, I enrolled on a part time Foundation degree in Early Years at the… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Kelly
Graduate Stories – Ewa
Ewa Kedzior earned a First Class Honours for her excellent academic achievement whilst studying for her degree in BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families. Here she shares her experiences: Ewa said: “I am very proud of myself. The First Class came as a shock. I only expected a pass.” “I worked full time in a nursery whilst studying for the degree, as well… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Ewa
Graduate Stories – Aishah
Aishah Bibi achieved a First-Class Honours in BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families. Here is her story: “I was really elated to learn that I had achieved a First,” said Aishah. “Hard work does pay off! I’m proud of myself.” Aishah is now training to become a teacher. Her plan, once she qualifies, is to… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Aishah
Graduate Stories – Natalie
Natalie Timms had very low confidence in herself and her ability when she started the FdA Early Years in 2019. She managed a hectic family life with a demanding job and her studies as a flexible and distributed learning student. Natalie progressed to the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families, and graduated with… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Natalie