Role
Principal Lecturer Early Years and Childhood (Learning and Development, Psychology, Special Educational Needs and Inclusion)
Career overview
I have been working in Early Years and Childhood since I left formal Education. I qualified as Nursery Nurse completing my Btec National Diploma in Early Years and Education. I completed Higher Education and completed a teaching qualification and PGCE. Since graduating I have been heavily involved in the Early Years and I have worked in Early Years for the majority of my career. I have also taught in FE teaching Early Years and Care. I have been fortunate to work and lead a large team in Sure Start and Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities. I have also been a Children's Commissioner for Public Health and Social Care. My current role at Nottingham Trent Institute of Education is Principal Lecturer for Early Years and Childhood.
I am the Principal Lecturer for Early Years and Childhood (Learning and Development, Psychology, Special Educational Needs, and Inclusion) and Early Childhood Studies at Nottingham Trent University. I am a Member of the Coalition for the Early Years on the Birth to Five Matters Non-Statutory Guidance for the EYFS and chaired and written the Equalities and Inclusion section with colleagues in the sector. I am currently researching on Early Childhood workforce development and has a project called “Reconceptualising the third teacher: A study of trainee experiences of work-based learning on level 3 early years programmes. I am a published author on early childhood theories and child development. I am leading a joint research project with academic colleagues from NTU and UPSI in Malaysia focusing on Early Years Policy. I sit on many national early childhood groups and I am also a consultant on many aspects of early years and child development. I have spoken as a keynote speaker both nationally and internationally on contemporary issues within the early childhood sector. I have a passion for making the voice of the child, nurturing through a diverse lens and pioneers of early childhood the foreground of practice.
Research areas
Doctor of Education - Submitted February 2023 - Reconceptualising the Third Teacher: A study of trainee experiences of work based learning on Level 3 Early Years Programmes.
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) (England) and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Early Childhood Development Centre (Malaysia). Joint Research Project. Play and Pedagogy - A Global Perspective: Play and Early Childhood Pedagogy; A comparative study investigating Play and Early Childhood Pedagogy between England and Malaysia.
External activity
Executive Member of the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network
Associate Pen Green Research Base
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Skills - Trailblazer
Early Years Reviews - Website and Blog
Pearson HND Module Writer - BTEC Higher Nationals Early Childhood Education and Care
Socialist Education Association - Early Years Birmingham Branch
School Governor - Chair of Governors - Washwood Heath Nursery School
Consultant - Early Years Qualifications, Early Years
Editorial Board - Early Years Educator
Publications
News and Articles
Bradbury, A. & Murdoch, J. (2018) Above and Beyond: Widening Participation for Apprenticeship Learners within Health and Social Care. FE News
Bradbury, A. (2020) Why Universities need to work more closely with Training providers and how it can be achieved. FE News.
Publications
Doctor of Education - Submitted February 2023 - Reconceptualising the Third Teacher: A study of trainee experinces of work based learning on Level 3 Early Years Programmes.
Bradbury, A. & Wynne, V. (2019) Apprenticeships In Tummons, J. (2019) PCET Learning and Teaching in the Post Compulsory Sector. London. Sage
Bradbury, A. & Wynne, V. (2020) The Apprentice's Guide to End Point Assessment. London. Learning Matters
Bradbury, A. (2020) Early Years Supervision: A Practitoners Guide. Early Years Reviews. https://earlyyearsreviews.co.uk/product/practitioners-guide-to-supervision/
Bradbury, A. (2020) Early Years Guide to the Voice of the Child. Early Years Reviews. https://earlyyearsreviews.co.uk/product/early-years-guide-to-the-voice-of-the-child/
Early Years Coalition (2021) Birth to Five Matters. Chair of the Equality and Inclusion Chapter. https://www.birthto5matters.org.uk
Bradbury, A. (2021) Foreword. Early Years Foundation Stage. London. Learning Matters.
Bradbury, A. (2022) Nurturing in the Early Years: What the science tells us? (96), 1, pp. 7-9. ISSN 0960-2816
Bradbury, A. (2023) Chapter 7. Working with LGBT Parents in Early Childhood. In Simmons, H. & Thompson, P. (2023) Partnership with Parents in Early Childhood Today. London. Learning Matters
Bradbury, A., Musgrave, J., Perkins, H. (2023) A Practical Guide To Early Childhood Studies Graduate Practitioner Competencies. London. Learning Matters.
Conferences/Key note speaker
Bradbury, A. (2019) Conference Paper - Working together through an apprenticeship framework for Early Childhood Professionals. Macao, China.
Bradbury, A. (2020) Presentation - The changing landscape of the Early Years and its implications on the child. Socialist Educational Association. February 2020. Bristol.
Bradbury, A. (2020) LGBTQ Representation in the Early Years. Early Childhood Conference. University of Derby.
Bradbury, A. (2020) The importance of Nurture and Nurturing environments in the Early Years. Kinderly Learn.
Bradbury, A. (2021) The Early Years Voice. BELMAS. Birmingham
Bradbury, A. (2021) Diversity and Inclusion and Gender Discussion. Sefdey. https://sway.office.com/hw6uS8I6ISxTmC00?ref=Link
Bradbury, A. (2021) LGBTQ Representation in Early Childhood and services. Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network.https://www.ecsdn.org/research-conferences/research-conference-apr-2021/
Bradbury, A. (2021) The Early Years Child: Nurturing Children through a diverse lens. Early Excellence: A Celebration of Early Childhood Education.
Bradbury, A. (2023) Nurturing Children - What the Science Tells Us. Nursery World Show.
Bradbury, A. & Swailes, R. (2023) Early Childhood Theories Today. North West Early Years Stronger Practice Hub.
Blogs
Bradbury, A. & Pemberton, L. (2020) The Early Years Inclusion Revolution. Famly. https://www.famly.co/blog/early-years-inclusion-revolution
Bradbury, A. (2020) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Years. Kinderly. https://kinderly.co.uk/2020/08/04/where-do-early-years-practitioners-stand-when-it-comes-to-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/
Bradbury, A. (2020) Play, is it a lost word?. Nottingham Institute of Education Blog. https://nottinghaminstituteofeducation.wordpress.com/2020/06/03/play-a-lost-word/
Bradbury, A. & Coffey, G. (2021) Why LGBTQ Representation matters in the Early Years. Famly. https://www.famly.co/blog/lgbtqia-representation-early-years
Bradbury, A. (2021) How to nurture children and enhance your environment in the Early Years. Kinderly. https://kinderly.co.uk/2020/12/17/how-to-nurture-children-and-enhance-your-early-years-environment/
Affiliations
Owner - Early Years Reviews https://earlyyearsreviews.co.uk
Executive Member/Vice Chair Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network - https://www.ecsdn.org
Editorial Board Member - Early Years Educator https://www.earlyyearseducator.co.uk
QAA Subject Benchmark writer - Early Childhood Studies - Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Press expertise
Early Years
Disadvantage
Child Development
Early Childhood Research
Workforce Development
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STAFF PROFILE
Simon Goodson - Principal Lecturer
School of Social SciencesArea of expertise: Psychology
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STAFF PROFILE
Matthew Northall - Lecturer
School of Social SciencesArea of expertise: Early Years/Childhood inc. Parenting