Liam Pinches
Course Leader in Foundation Degree in Early Years, Halesowen College
Post-graduation at the University of Worcester, Liam is now the Course Leader for the Foundation Degree in Early Years at Halesowen College. Liam himself completed the Foundation Degree in Early years, the BA (hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families top up, as well as his teaching qualification (Diploma in Education and Training) with us. Liam is able to relate to learners studying the Foundation Degree in Early Years on both a personal and professional level, having been through a similar professional journey.
Alongside his studies, Liam has volunteered his time working within Reception and Year 1 classrooms, gaining valuable insights into the sector and industrial experience working within EYE. Liam then moved into Further Education supporting learners at Halesowen College with SEND as a learning support assistant before progressing into teaching Health and Social Care and Early Years.
Liam particularly enjoys teaching Safeguarding and has enthusiasm for supporting children and young people with their pastoral needs and has interest in how the transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage to the National Curriculum can be developed.