Miranda Barker

Miranda Barker is a Senior Lecturer in Education & SEND at Newman University since early 2023, working with the Education and Multi-Professional Practice Team. She teaches on BA Educational Studies, Education and SEND, and Master’s in Education courses. Previously, she held Senior Lecturer roles at Birmingham City University focusing on SEND across BA and PGCE programs. Her career includes 11 years as a primary school teacher, SENCO, and senior leadership, followed by 10 years as a specialist SEND advisor with Warwickshire Local Authority and a Strategic Lead for SEND in a multi-academy trust.

Her research interests center on transitions for children with autism, SEND policy implementation, and enhancing inclusion in education. She actively collaborates with disability services to improve student experiences and contributes to faculty research on 'Belonging and Mattering.' Miranda holds membership in the National Association of Special Educational Needs and the Attachment Research Community. She oversees SEND across Newman’s Faculty of Education, supervises Master’s students, and serves as an Academic Personal Tutor for EMPP courses.