Lynn ClereLynn began her first year in teaching as an Early Years Co-ordinator. In 2002 she became the Network Support teacher in Staffordshire's first Early Years Centre. Her role was to support centre staff and the staff in its four satellite nurseries promoing good practice and raising standards in teaching, learning and professional development. She worked for five years as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University teaching degree courses for Early Years professionals and then in 2004 began consultancy work - presenting workshops for Surestart parents carers and professionals. Lynn is still in constant contact with practitioners and continues to undertake occasional supply cover in both Early Years and Key Stage 1 and 2 in order to keep up to date with working practice. Read More Read Less