Amanda Hatton

Dr. Amanda Hatton is a Senior Lecturer in Children and Childhood at Sheffield Hallam University's Department of Education, Childhood and Inclusion, part of the College of Social Sciences and Arts. She holds a Doctorate in Education (EdD) focused on participation of children and young people, using creative methodologies to amplify youth voices. Her teaching spans safeguarding, therapeutic approaches, and research methodologies. She has been at the university since 2009, initially as an associate lecturer.

• Education Background: BA, MA, EdD (research focus: youth participation).

Her research interests include child welfare, literacy practices, and multi-agency collaboration, with publications in journals like Education and Information Technologies and book chapters on social inclusion. She has contributed to literacy projects for vulnerable youth populations, including those in care and alternative education. Her work integrates creative and participatory methods to engage young people in expressing their experiences.

Previously, she served as a social worker, youth offending service member, and adult literacy tutor, bringing practical experience into her academic roles.