Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth

At Nottingham Institute of Education, Children and Youth, it’s the people that make us. We are a community — learning from and supporting each other to make a positive difference in society. Designed and delivered to prepare our students for an exciting future, our courses span education, teacher training, childhood and youth, and are designed to be innovative, hands-on, and career-focused.

Together, we inspire, we empower, and we impact.

Our courses and research

Our courses and research span all phases of learning and development — from the early years, right through to adult education.

Our reputation sets us apart

We’re known for cutting-edge, research-informed teaching, and unparalleled industry connections.

Learning at the forefront of industry

Our students are taught by people with first-hand professional experience of the sector you’ll be entering.

Specially designed teaching rooms

Our facilities on the Clifton Campus include mock classrooms to prepare you for teaching in the real world.

Our placements and work experience opportunities

Through our extensive network of hundreds of partner organisations, you'll leave us ready to enter the world of education, teaching, and working with children and young people.

Childhood, Education and Teacher Training

Designed and delivered to prepare you for your future career, our Childhood, Education and Teacher Training courses are hands-on, contemporary and innovative.

Youth

From education and support work to crime and social justice, you can make a positive impact on young people with a youth course at NTU.

Gareth Williams

Professor and Academic Director

School of Social Sciences

Matt Varley

Deputy Director

School of Social Sciences

Lisa Wardle

Deputy Director

School of Social Sciences

Lorna Wardle

Principal Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Rachael Blazewicz-Bell

Principal Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Aaron Bradbury

Principal Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

Paul Waring-Thomas

Principal Lecturer

School of Social Sciences

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Rose Gann

Professor of Politics Education

School of Social Sciences

Philip Wood

Professor

School of Social Sciences

Centre for Research in Language, Education and Developmental Inequalities (CLEDI)

The Research Centre is an interdisciplinary research centre which aims to understand different perspectives of language and education (at child, family, school, and community levels).

Education Policy and Practice Research Group

The Education Policy and Practice research group is interested in the intersections between education policy, practice and pedagogy. We promote and facilitate research, knowledge exchange, evaluation and consultancy expertise across a wide range education settings and organisations.

Youth Research Group

Hosted by the Department of Social Work, Care and Community and supporting colleagues across NTU who are involved in youth research. Generating inter-disciplinary and cross-departmental collaboration through close-to-practice research.

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Teacher Training

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Find out about Teacher Training courses at NTU.