Alison Hales BA (hons) MA, SFHE, FHA

Alison Hales is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Primary History. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Historical Association. She is also the School of Education Quality Lead for Professional Practice in ITE.

Alison originally studied at South Bank University where she undertook her BEd Hons Primary Education degree with a history specialism. She received an MA degree from Kingston University. She has published widely on Primary History and Learning through the Local. Her other research interests include  contemporary history and children's understanding of war and conflict.

Alison previously worked in a local Primary school as part of the Senior Leadership team with responsibilities as Leader of the Foundation Curriculum and for Early Years. In 2009, Alison moved to teach in the Primary Department at the University of Greenwich where she led the Early Years provision for Undergraduate and Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses.

Her research into Alternative Placements in Initial Teacher Training led to the design and development of the Enrichment Programme for Primary undergraduate year 2 students on the BA Hons programme. This programme enables students to develop further personal and professional attributes within initial teacher education and to experience education in the wider context. Her professional  affiliations include as Member of Chartered College and Fellow of Historical Association.

Alison has taught on the Undergraduate degree with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) an Accelerated degree and PGCE courses. Her main current teaching commitments are Humanities: history and geography.

Her main role is overseeing professional placements for trainee within ITE. She works with over 350 settings, mentors and  lead mentor cross all 4  phases of education to ensure trainees have the best possible experiences whilst on their professional placement.