Dr Kay Aaronricks

✨ Let's explore the journey from sand trays to graduation gowns! ✨
🎓 Anglia Ruskin University (ARU): I'm Head of the School of Education, working with an exceptional team of experts shaping and inspiring our future educators.
💖 Home-Based Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC): As a Toddler Room Leader and an Outstanding Accredited Childminder, I've experienced firsthand the joy, wonder, and challenges of the early childhood sector. 
🍎 Nourishing Our Future Research Lead: Passionate about making a difference to early years food and nutrition.
👶Childminding Research: As an action researcher, I'm passionate about building communities of support with childminders who are valuable, unique members of the early childhood sector. 
🔗 Connect and Collaborate: I'm always eager to connect with fellow childminders, early childhood and action researchers.
➡️ Follow me for research-driven insights, playful learning inspiration, and bridging the gap between early years and higher education.