Claire Shelley

Claire Shelley studied Mathematics and Education at Edge Hill University. She attained a First Class Batchelor of Science Honours degree with Qualified Teacher Status in 1993 and went on to teach in a wide range of primary schools, in a variety of roles, both in the North West of England and in Northampton.

In 2009 Claire took on the role of Inclusion Manager and in 2011 achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs Coordinator (TDA Endorsed) from the University of Northampton.  Claire went on to achieve an MA in Education with Distinction in 2014.  In September 2014 Claire secured a position at the University of Northampton, teaching Mathematics, Professional Studies and Expertise on the undergraduate and postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programmes within the Faculty of Health, Education and Society.  Claire achieved HEA Fellowship in 2017.

I am currently completing a PGDip Dyscalculia which has further developed my interest in mathematical understanding and learning and the impact that dyscalculia can have on this and how we can diagnose and support learners.