Tracie Manterfield

Tracie Manterfield is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood at Sheffield Hallam University. She holds a BA (Hons), Early Years Professional Status (EYPS), MA in Early Childhood Studies, PGCE, PGCHE, and is pursuing a Doctorate in Education. Her career spans over 30 years in early years education, with roles as a childminder, preschool teacher, local authority quality improvement officer, and academic at Nottingham Trent University (2013–2019) as Early Years Strand Leader.

• Education:
• BA (Hons) via FdA top-up, Sheffield Hallam University (2009)
• MA in Early Childhood Studies (2012)
• Qualified Teacher Status in Learning and Skills (2012)
• PGCert in Higher Education (2015)
• Current: Doctorate in Education

Research and Teaching Interests: Focuses on children's participation, leadership in early years settings, outdoor learning environments, and reflective practice. Teaches modules such as Researching Children, Early Childhood in Context, and Children's Development.

Professional Experience: Prior academic roles at Nottingham Trent University included leading the Early Years Teacher Status pathways. Her work emphasizes practitioner support, child wellbeing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.