Biography
I starting working with young children as a nursery nurse when I was 17. I have since worked as a primary teacher, lecturer in FE and now in HE. I believe passionately that early childhood should not be over formalised and that early years education should be based on play and first hand experience.Education
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BA Hons Applied Social Studies 2:1; MEd Distinction
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Early years education and care
LGBT inclusion
Gender inclusion
Children's voices and rights
Personal Interests
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Gardening and growing vegetables, knitting and other crafts, reading a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, thinking about and discussing ideas that interest me, socialising with friends and family.
Books
Articles
Learning and Development: Gender - Oh Boy!
Published: Apr 18, 2016 by Nursery World
Authors: Kath Tayler and Deborah Price
Subjects:
Education, Family Studies, Gender & Sexuality
This is an edited extract from the book 'Gender Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Education'.
Positive Relationships: Working with Parents - We go to the shops...
Published: Jul 13, 2015 by Nursery World
Authors: Deborah Price and Kath Tayler
Subjects:
Education, Family Studies, Gender & Sexuality
This is an edited extract from the book 'LGBT Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years Education'.
Learning and Development: Schemas - Interior Worlds
Published: Jul 26, 2013 by Nursery World
Authors: Kath Tayler
Subjects:
Education, Developmental Psychology
It is well established that developing schemes is a significant way of understanding children's cognitive development. This article askes if they are also a part of children's social and emotional development. Based on a case study this will support early years practitioners in thinking about what a child's schemas might be telling us about their current feelings.
Positive Relationships: Dementia - Age Concerns
Published: Jun 01, 2010 by Nursery World
Authors: Kath Tayler
Subjects:
Education, Family Studies, Health and Social Care, Memory
With an ageing population, more and more young children will have relatives living with dementia. how can early years practitioners support children who are experiencing this in their families?
A Unique Child: Inclusion - Mums and Dads
Published: Nov 24, 2009 by Nursery World
Authors: Kath Tayler
Subjects:
Education, Family Studies, Gender & Sexuality
How can early years practitioners support children in their settings who have lesbian mums or gay dads? This article will help practitioners to take a positive and supportive role in the lives of all children