About

As a senior lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, I combine my practical experiences in schools with theoretical and research-based ideas to support our ITE students. As a trained SENCO I have particular interest in supporting students to develop their adaptive teaching practice.

Teaching responsibilities

• Assistant Programme Leader: PGCE Secondary with QTS (School-Based Route)
• Module Lead for 7QT751

Research interests

• Values in education
• SEND leadership
• School leadership

Qualifications

• EdD
• MA in Educational Leadership and Management
• MA in Country House Studies
• NASENCO Award
• Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A)
• PGCE Secondary History
• BA History

Recent conferences

• British Psychological Society Psychology of Education Conference 2024: presenting with Grace Hoskins

Experience in industry

• Qualified teacher and SENCO
• Worked in schools across the West Midlands in various leadership roles
• Experienced tutor of students with SEND

Recent publications

• Holmes, B. (2017). The management of teachers’ non-directed time in a secondary school. Management in Education, 31(1), 39-42