Early Years
Many projects have developed since 2000 as to how I work with young children. After a four year residency at Bilston Nursery School this allowed me to develop further ideas of uses of the arts with children, parents and staff. Work was developed using philosophies from Reggio Emilia which focuses on developing children's learning through discussion and working with smaller groups. I have also worked with Staff and resident artists at Bilston Craft Gallery developing work with young children.

Many other settings within the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire have benefited form having an artist in residence, allowing staff and children to think outside the box. During this year schools have included Highfields Nursery in Birmingham, Ashton under Hill playgroup and Sure Start Blakenall.

Work being developed now includes sculpture, painting, land art, shadows and light, den building and textiles. Throughout the sessions the children's journeys are documented through photographs and dialogue. After each session, the children’s interests are recorded and used to plan for the next session so we can follow the direction the children wish to follow rather than imposing our views as adults.