Books by Francisca Veale

Dr Francisca Veale (BA (Hons) Social Pedagogy, PGCE, MA (Ed.), PhD, SEDA accredited teacher in HE, PQ Social Work Practice Teacher, PQ Counsellor and Supervisor) has been the programme leader and senior lecturer for the Early Years Foundation Degree and the BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Care for Bournemouth University for many years. She was a mentor and assessor for the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) for five years. Previously, she has taught early years FdA and BA courses for Plymouth University. She also works as an independent off-site social work practice teacher for a number of universities in the south-west, and has conducted research with social work students in England. Initially, she worked for many years with children and families as a social pedagogue in Germany and in England, and was the manager of the Weymouth and Portland Children's Centres, before dedicating herself to teaching, research and writing.