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
Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network Annual Conference
Join @UWDCFs Carla Solvason, Niki Stobbs, Stuart Gallagher and Erica Brown for the annual ECSDN Conference FREE. Friday 27th January 2023 9:30am-1pm: via Zoom Theme: New Beginnings Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecsdn-research-conference-2023-tickets-407341989857?keep_tld=1 Erica will be opening up the conference with her key note on: Children’s and Family Experiences of the Covid 19 Pandemic -Using narrative… Continue reading Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network Annual Conference
Christmas Appeal
A message from our alumni Julia Gibb who put out a Christmas appeal to @UWDCF for Lotus Housing, Worcester…”A massive thank you for you, the students, and staff at Worcester University for your amazing help with the giving back at Christmas appeal. It was a huge success. Residents received gift bags from their secret Santa’s… Continue reading Christmas Appeal
DCF February Conference
We’re excited about our upcoming conference for @UWDCF staff and students. This conference welcomes our students studying the FdA Early Years (0-8 years) and BA(hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families as part of their courses. We also extend the invitation to attend to our BA(hons) ECIS students. Conference date: Saturday 11th February 2023 Students… Continue reading DCF February Conference