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My overarching research interests are forest school, outdoor education, PSHE education and child language development in the context of early years education. I recently completed a doctorate researching the impact of regular outdoor sessions (specifically, forest school) upon young children.
I have a first degree in Language and Linguistic Science. Following graduation I completed a PGCE and entered into the primary teaching profession. During my career in mainstream primary schools in the North-East of England I specialised in early years teaching, with a particular interest in outdoor learning. I completed a Masters in Education in 2011 and, following that, began teaching on the North Tyneside School Centered Initial Teacher Training programme. I joined Northumbria University as a Senior Lecturer in 2016, I have led the BA (Hons) Primary Education programme, and currently lead PGCE School Direct. I was awarded a PhD in the field of initial teacher education in 2024.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
PhD, WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT FOREST SCHOOL? A POSTHUMAN EXPLORATION OF REGULAR, REPEATED, UNSTRUCTURED PRACTICE IN A WOODLAND SPACE, Northumbria University
Award Date: 23 May 2024
Education, MEd
30 May 2007 → 31 Dec 2011
Award Date: 30 May 2011
Linguistics, BA (Hons), Language and Linguistic Science, University of York
Award Date: 31 Jul 1991
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review