Childhood is a short period of rapid development where highly skilled practitioners enhance children’s experiences, resulting in improved outcomes for children.
Awarded by the University of Hull but delivered locally here at the University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL) the Foundation degree is suited to practitioners in employment who wish to gain further knowledge and develop their skills to ensure the best outcomes for the children they work with.
A BA (Hons) Children’s Learning and Development is available for students who wish to continue their studies to gain a level 6 qualification. Two distinct pathways are offered, Early Childhood or Education, supporting those who work with children in education settings.
Our Supporting Children with Special Needs and Disability (SEND) courses
Our Staff
Jim Phillips – MA, BDes(Hons), PGCE
Deputy Head: School of Education and Arts
I am proud to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the School of Education and Arts and am passionate about supporting the development of an effective workforce, that can meet the needs of the diverse range of children and young people. As such, I am keen to ensure all our students feel well supported as they develop into the professionals of the future. With over 15 years experience within the education sector, I love being actively involved in teaching and learning, lecturing across a range of programmes and supporting the strategic leadership of the School of Education and Arts as Deputy Head of School.
Kelly Severn – MA, BA(Hons), Forest School Trainer
HE Lecturer and Programme Leader, Forest School QA Lead.
I teach on a range of undergraduate programmes focusing on supporting vulnerable children and young people and I Programme Lead the Foundation Degree in Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing. I am also a Forest School Trainer and qualified practitioner.
Sarah Johnson MA, BA (Hons),PGCE, EYT, QTLS
Lecturer Initial Teacher Education for the Lifelong Learning sector
I teach and provide pastoral mentoring on the Initial Teacher Education for the Lifelong Learning sector. I have been involved in teacher education across FE and HE for over 2 years. I have experience teaching across a range of levels from level 2/3 all the way to level 7. I have sector experience as an Early Years SENCO and I am a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner working mainly with children and young people with SEND and Behaviour difficulties.
Sarah Roebuck – MA, BA (Hons), EYT
HE Lecturer and Programme Leader.
I am a programme leader and lecture on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the School of Education and Arts. I have sector experience as an early years SENCO working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the correct support is offered to children and families to meet their needs.
Jordan Wilson FdA, BA (Hons)
Lecturer in Children’s Learning and Development.
In addition to my experience as a HE lecturer, I have significant sector experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including setting up interventions for the local authority.