Mrs Kath Hickman

Kath Hickman

Lecturer in Education

Biography	Kath is a Lecturer in Early Years and teach on the Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care and also the BA Early Childhood Studies (Top Up) Programme. She has over 20 years experience of working with children and families in a range of different settings from childminder, community playgroups and developed a number of childcare provisions with Sure Start. Prior to joining the University in 2014, Kath was a Children’s Centre Co-ordinator. She has a keen interest in learning outside of the classroom and is part of the Forest School delivery team on campus.
Research Interests	Outdoor learning Forest Schools Transformational nature of Foundation Degrees for non-traditional learners
Teaching and Learning	Modules on the Foundation Degree in Early Years include Professional Reflective Practice: Listening to Young Children Professional Reflective Practice: Transitions Professional Reflective Practice: Learning Journeys Professional Reflective Practice: Critical Reflection and Alternative Pedagogies Children's Play and Creativity BA Top Up Early Years programme Enabling Environments Forest School Training Levels 1, 2 and 3