Doreen Malcolm

Doreen joined the University of Huddersfield in July 2021 as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Development. She previously worked in a further and higher education institution in the City of Bradford for over a decade as a lecturer in Early Years. In addition to this role, Doreen worked as the Early Years Professional (now Teacher) Status Lead Mentor as part of the Early Years Teacher Status Northern Alliance team from 2009 to 2014.

Prior to moving into education, Doreen worked in Early Years practice and has over 19 years industrial experience of supporting young children's learning and development. She has worked in the capacity of early years practitioner, deputy and childcare manager in local authority early years settings, focusing on providing inclusive quality care and education for children aged from birth to 5 years.

Doreen is completing a Doctorate in Education focusing on understanding how the teaching and training of undergraduate early years students informs their professional practice with children who have adverse childhood experiences. 

• The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on young children’s social and emotional development and outcomes.
• Trauma informed practices.
• Early years students and practitioners reflections of supporting children with ACEs.