In our final post of the week celebrating Universal Children’s Day, Dr Alison Body, reflects on children as citizens and the importance of their voices being heard. “Change has always […]
It’s Our Turn : remembering Kindertransport and today’s child refugees
Diana Strauss, Senior Lecturer in Childhood Studies gives her reflections upon Children and Childhood for United Nations Universal Children’s Day 2018: International Children Day on 20th November 2018 also coincides […]
Hearing children’s voices
Ralph Leighton, Senior Lecturer on the PGCE Secondary in the Faculty of Education, reflects on children’s voices in the run up to the Universal Children’s Day: Children’s voice should be […]
Changing the lens, recalling the play of childhood
Continuing our Faculty of Education reflections on Universal Children’s Day, Clair Stevens, reflects on her childhood through the lens of play: Although many of us may have few memories from […]
Making a difference in children’s lives : We can all be dream makers
We have planned a number of events to celebrate the United Nations Universal Children’s Day tomorrow. We are kicking off a series of blog posts reflecting on childhood and children […]
Sustaining a Career in Teaching
There is a lot in the media about the alarming numbers of teachers who leave the profession, particularly within the first five years. Whilst the reasons for this are real […]
Celebrating our award winning teachers
The Faculty of Education is really proud of our KM Charity Teacher of the Year Award winners. This year saw a huge number of Faculty alumni winners. Adela Granger, pictured […]
My experience as a student with dyslexia
After completing a music degree at Canterbury Christ Church University, Eleanor decided to do a PGCE Secondary (Music) at the University to pursue a career in teaching. Eleanor shares her experience […]
From Retail to Primary Education
On Friday it is World Teacher’s Day and we are celebrating our wonderful teachers and trainees this week. First up is Gary Wade, a BA Primary Education student who is […]