Karen Boardman Edge Hill University, UK

Karen Boardman has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for 40 years and more recently, as a researcher over the last 10 years. Karen’s research interests and publications are focused on under-threes, literacy, early reading, play, leadership and research circles. Her recent publication for Sage Early Literacy for Under-Fives has been well received by the early childhood sector. Karen is the Head of Department for Early Years Education at Edge Hill University, supporting undergraduate students, postgraduate students and colleagues with their research projects. Karen is also the Director of the new International Centre for Early Years Education (ICEYE) at Edge Hill University.