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
Graduate Stories – Laura
Laura Phelan-Leeds shares her story of balancing studies and family life. I began my studies in 2013 part time, I had 2 young children, a full time job and was pregnant with my third. I knew from the start I would need to manage my time well to find a balance between family life and… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Laura
Graduate Stories – Faraza
Faraza began her studies on the Foundation Degree in Early Years at the University of Worcester, before progressing onto the BA (Hons) IWCF Top up degree. Faraza chose to study at one of our Partner Colleges: Halesowen College, to attend sessions face to face on a weekly basis. Here she shares her story: My name… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Faraza
Graduate Stories – Orsolya
Orsolya Torok reflects on her learning journey and experiences of studying the BA (Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree. When I moved to the UK from Hungary, I did not imagine that I would ever enrol on any course – my initial purpose was to gain employment and build up my… Continue reading Graduate Stories – Orsolya
Conference Reflections
‘Healing the Hurt, Restoring the Hope’. One of the key note speakers, Erica Strudley-Brown, reflects on the Department of Children and Families Conference which took place on 11/2/23 at the University of Worcester. The ‘Healing the Hurt, Restoring the Hope’ conference was expertly organised and delivered by The Department for Children and Families. The entire… Continue reading Conference Reflections
Conference Reflections
One of our keynote speakers at the DCF conference, Elena Lengthorn, reflects on the day. “My enormous thanks to Olivia and her super DCF colleagues for creating such a welcoming space, and devoting time, to explore the difficult issues surrounding our climate and ecological crisis. It was powerful to reconnect with our shared first virtue… Continue reading Conference Reflections
Conference reflections: Connecting with nature
Nicola Watson, one of our keynote speakers at the DCF February Conference reflects on what was ‘a magical day’.
Ethics in Education
NEW PUBLICATION! Edited by the University of Worcester’s Dr Geoffrey Elliott and @UWDCFs Dr Carla Solvason: Ethics in Education.
Supporting parents with empathy and compassion
New journal article from @UWDCFs Angela Hodgkins available. Hodgkins, A. and Boddey, J. (2023) Supporting parents with empathy and compassion, International journal of birth and parent education, 10 (2), pp. 8-12