蜜桃传媒

I鈥檓 an early years and education specialist with a particular interest in child development, pedagogy, trauma鈥慽nformed practice, and curriculum planning. I teach on the Early Years and Education T Level, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, and the Early Years Diploma.

My own career path has been varied. I鈥檝e worked as an Ofsted-registered childminder, referral co鈥憃rdinator, family support and safeguarding officer, and early years teacher. This breadth of experience helps me connect practice with policy and theory, and it underpins my passion for high鈥憅uality early education that genuinely supports families and communities. I was graded by Ofsted as 鈥極utstanding鈥� twice as a childminder, and twice again as part of a nursery school team, but I鈥檓 most proud of the children and families I鈥檝e worked with over time. 

I鈥檓 constantly inspired by child development, and the opportunities we have to make a positive impact not only on someone鈥檚 educational journey, but on the rest of their life. What happens in the first five years is critical for the architecture of the brain and body, and it has lifelong consequences for individuals, families, and whole communities. In early years, we do so much more than 鈥渏ust playing鈥�. Play is powerful work - it鈥檚 an art and a science. Without it, we see a negative impact on physical development, communication, and social and emotional wellbeing.  

I love my work at UCB, especially teaching my students who bring energy and curiosity into the classroom, and real鈥憌orld insights when they return from their placements. I adapt lesson topics around what they see in practice so we can explore solutions to real issues. My students appreciate that I try to make my classes fun and engaging.聽