Our Staff

Geraldine is the Programme Leader for the MA Inclusion and SEND and the National Award for SEN Co-ordination: Leading effective inclusive practice in SEN (PG Certificate)

Trevor is Programme Leader for BA (Hons) and FdA Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). His research interests include the etiology of autism and ADHD, issues and debates in the area of SEND and working with individuals with complex needs.

As a Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education, Dave Cunningham works across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a particular focus on primary education. He also supports university colleagues in developing aspects of learning and teaching in higher education through the Academic Professional Apprentice/PGCertHE programme and Pathfinder scheme for Fellowship of AdvanceHE.

Bill Esmond is Associate Professor, Education & Employment. His research is located at the intersection of workplace learning, vocational and higher education. His analysis of systems and practice is widely published in international journals, and he supports the research aspirations of vocational practitioners, from local projects to doctoral study.

Dawn Fox is a technical Instructor for Education and a Forest School Practitioner. Her role includes working across all areas of Education. She creates opportunities to help enhance student experience including forest school sessions and outdoor education.

As a lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Paul Glossop utilises his extensive experience in teaching, learning and educational leadership to develop and support trainee teachers. He teaches on a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes.

Dr Alison Hardman is the Head of Discipline for Secondary and FE ITT/E