Nikki Sharratt

Nikki Sharratt serves as a Primary PGCE Associate Tutor within the Department of Education at the University of York, appointed in June 2025. She mentors Beginning Primary Teachers through the Initial Teacher Training programme with specialized focus on English language pedagogy.

Her academic background includes an Undergraduate Degree in English Language from the University of Leeds and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from York St John University.

Sharratt's professional expertise centers on advancing English instruction in primary schools, particularly through Phonics methodologies, Early Reading development, and cultivating reading for pleasure. This specialization stems from her 12-year classroom career in York-area primary schools where she taught Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 while leading English curriculum development across all primary age groups.

Her teacher training approach integrates practical classroom experience with contemporary literacy strategies, emphasizing evidence-based techniques for foundational language skills development in young learners.