Amy Palmer

I have worked as a primary teacher in a number of local schools, teaching in Key Stage 2, Key Stage 1 and in the Foundation Stage. I have acted as Foundation Stage Manager and Literacy Co-ordinator.

ISCHE Conference Paper Prize winner for a new researcher, awarded for the presentation at the Utrecht conference

BA (Hons) - Modern and Medieval Languages (Girton College, Cambridge)
PGCE Lower Primary- Brunel University
MA - Children's Literature (Roehampton University)
PGDip Social Research Methods (Roehampton University)
PhD (Roehampton University) - Nursery schools or nursery classes? An analysis of national and local policy in England 1918-1972

History of Education, particularly early years education, policy development and local government. Children's Literature, particular plays for child performers and other resources produced for use in educational contexts.

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I am a member of The History of Education Society (UK). I am Books Editor for the journal History of Education.

I teach on the BA and MA Early Childhood Studies programmes. I am convenor for modules in Communication, Language and Literacy, Environments for Living and Learning and Leadership and Teamwork.