Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology
Helen studied for BA (Hons) and Masters at Durham University. She has also acquired her QTS, FHEA & NPQLTD qualifications. Helen has over 17 years’ experience working across several primary and middle schools in multiple roles including Year Lead, Governor and Assistant Headteacher). In wider roles, Helen has also been the Tutor Lead for several ‘cooking in the community’ courses for adults and families at Community Learning MK Hub as well as teaching English (TEFL) in Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
With her role, Helen is the Year 3 Lead, BA3 Placement Lead, a Lead Mentor, Outdoor Learning Lead and Science and D&T Curriculum Lead. She has ais also an Access and Participation Plan (APP) Ambassador and Co-Chair for Student Pipeline Group for the UON Race Equality Charter as well as being a Women’s Network member. Helen is also a Volunteer Administrator and Active Supporter of the University of Northampton Women’s Football team.
Helen teaches a range of subjects across the BA Primary Education with QTS course and the PGCE including Science, D&T and Professional Studies. Helen is also a Personal Academic Tutor, a Moderation Tutor for school-based placements and a Dissertation Supervisor.
Helen’s research interests focus on the Impact of Forest Schools and Outdoor Learning; supporting GEM students on education placements; how to support neurodiverse students in HE; and the Inclusive Curriculum Toolkit.