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Senior Lecturer, International Initial Teacher Training

I am a member of the International Initial Teacher Training (IITT) team in the School of Education. My main role is Programme Leader and Module Leader on our very popular PGCE iQTS Primary (DL).

My background is in primary education, teaching in schools across the north-east as Maths, English and Computing lead. As a previous Assistant Headteacher, I have experience in whole-school management, delivering internal and external staff CPD and education policy development.

I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).



Teaching and supervision

Research

Doctoral research: How do primary maths teachers’ perceptions of Teaching for Mastery (TfM) inform their choices when selecting and using manipulatives (concrete resources) within their lessons?

Key themes: maths mastery, Teaching for Mastery (TfM), primary mathematics, manipulatives, concrete resources, teacher perceptions.

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  • NC2014 UK Primary National Curriculum
  • Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 statutory assessment (SATs)
  • Teaching for Mastery (TfM) in Primary Mathematics
  • Applied Computing and Coding in primary schools
  • Whole-school data analysis and assessment systems
  • Moderation in the EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
  • Designing and delivering in-school CPD

Last updated 09 June 2025