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Personal profile
Biography
I am passionate about 'all things' Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), particularly literacy, early reading and working with under-threes. I am a strong advocate for babies and under-threes.
My research interests are literacy, early reading, policy and pedagogy and under-threes. I am also intersted in child development, play and inclusion.
I have been working in the ECEC field for over 40 years as a practitioner/teacher/researcher, initially as an NNEB in nursery settings. Later in a wide range of schools/settings as a teacher/Senior Leader.
I was Chair of TACTYC for 4 years and a member of BERA and EECERA. I am a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and a board member of the new Early Years Hub. I am also a Senior Fellow of the HEA.
I have presented at many international conferences on the subject of 'early reading with under-threes'.
As a member of many international organisations, I am able to continue to advocate for the field of ECEC.
Research interests
My research interests are literacy, early reading, policy and pedagogy and under-threes.
I am also intersted in child development, play and inclusion.
Teaching
I currently teach across all programmes in the Department for Early Years Education - UG, PGCE and MA.
External engagement
I was the Chair of TACTYC for four years and a member of BERA and EECERA. I am a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and a member of the new Early Years Hub.
I am also a Senior Fellow of the HEA.
I have presented at many international conferences on the subject of 'early reading with under-threes'.
I am currently a Visiting Fellow working for Forward As One Trust delivering National Professional Qualifications - NPQ Early Years Leadership.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Early Childhood Education, EdD, “I know I don’t read enough or even pick up a book in the baby room sometimes”: Early Years Teacher Trainees’ perceptions and beliefs about reading with under-threes, University of Sheffield
Award Date: 28 Apr 2017
Higher Education , PGCert, PGCert in HETL
Award Date: 21 Dec 2012
Early Childhood Education, MA, The Use of Young Children's Drawings for Teaching and Learning: A Case Stu, University of Sheffield
Award Date: 27 Jun 2003
Other positions
Governor , Moorgate Nursery School Governor
Keywords
- L Education
- early years education
- early reading
- play
- children's rights
- literacy
- babies
Research Groups
- Education for Social Justice Research Network
- Children's Rights and Wellbeing Research Network
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Intensive training and practice (ITaP): Impact and possibilities for primary trainee teachers and schools
BOARDMAN, K., SMITH, K. & DOHERTY, R., 13 May 2024, Impact: Journal of the Chartered College of Teaching, p. 66-68 3 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article (specialist)
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Knowing and doing children’s rights: How do rights agendas become entangled and embodied in higher education pedagogy and curriculum?
Albin-Clark, J., BLANCO-BAYO, A., BOARDMAN, K., Jefferies, V., NGUYEN, P. T. & WOOLHOUSE, C., 24 Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Early literacy for under-fives
BOARDMAN, K., 10 Dec 2023, (Accepted/In press) Sage.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Where are the children’s voices and choices in educational settings’ early reading policies? A reflection on early reading provision for under-threes
Boardman, K., 20 Jan 2022, In: European Early Childhood Education Research Journal. 30, 1, p. 131-146 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
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Why do early years educators engage with phonics policy directives in their work with under-threes in England?
BOARDMAN, K., 11 Apr 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Policy Futures in Education. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (journal) › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)45 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 1 Membership of committee
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TACTYC (External organisation)
BOARDMAN, K. (Member)
2020Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee