Dr Jodi Roffey-Barentsen is senior lecturer at the School of Education at the University of Brighton. She is co-lead for learning and teaching and course leader of undergraduate programmes in early c childhood education. She contributes to postgraduate programmes and supervises doctoral students. Furthermore, Jodi is a member of the Voice and Participation in Childhood and Education Research and Enterprise Group. Previously, Jodi was involved in education studies and teacher training programmes. Her research focuses on reflective practice, widening participation and employability. Jodi is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy.