Senior Tutor in Early Years

I joined the University of Bedfordshire following 20 years working within the Early Years and Education sector.

I started my career working in a residential school for children with profound and multiple educational and health care needs.

My experience within Early Years and education spans a wide range of provision to include Nursery manager, Child minder, classroom assistant and lecturer.

I have extensive experience within the classroom and have worked in both HE and FE, delivering Early Years study programmes.

Qualifications

• MA Professional Studies in Childhood – University College Birmingham
• BA Hons Early Years – Open University
• QTLS – IfL

Teaching Expertise

• Early Years
• Teacher Education and Development
• Mentoring
• Continuous Professional Development of Early Years and Teaching Practitioners

Research Interests

• Raising the Quality of the Early Years workforce
• Valuing, respecting and harnessing the child’s voice
• The Professionalism of Childminders

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1234 793125
E: karen.siddons@beds.ac.uk