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
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