Doreen Malcolm

Doreen Malcolm is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Inclusive Education at the Department of Education, School of Business, Education and Law, University of Huddersfield. With over 19 years of industrial experience in Early Years practice, she focuses on supporting children aged birth to 5 years and improving childcare environments through tools like ITERS and ECERS. Her current research explores adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed practices in early education.

• Joined University of Huddersfield in July 2021
• Previously worked in Bradford's further and higher education institutions (2009–2014)
• Early Years Professional Status Lead Mentor in Northern Alliance

Research Expertise:

• Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on children's social and emotional development
• Early Years practitioners' experiences and reflections
• Trauma-informed educational practices

Educational Contributions:

• Worked as early years practitioner, deputy, and childcare manager
• Collaborated with local authority professionals to evaluate childcare quality (2006–2008)
• Undertaking a Doctorate in Education focused on ACEs