Kent Children's University Team
Emma Jenkins -
Manager of Kent Children's University
As a qualified infant teacher, Emma taught in Kent schools for
over ten years. During her teaching career Emma developed
tools for demonstrating the impact of extra-curricular activities
on pupils' attainment and achievement as well as focusing on the
impact of strong parental engagement.
Emma was seconded to Kent County Council, as part of the
Extended Services central team in 2007, where the role saw her
support schools and organisations across the county to provide high
quality extra-curricular provision.
Now, Emma's role as Manager of Kent Children's University sees
her work with schools, businesses, organisations and charities to
enhance the quality of their out of school hours' (co-curricular)
provision for young people. There is a strong focus
around using Children's University opportunities and experience to
raise Aspirations with a view to improve Attitudes to learning;
thus leading to greater Attendance, higher Attainment and life-long
Achievement (The 5As, as Emma calls them). Developing skills
for life and employment are also vital elements of the Children's
University experience.
Kent Children's University is part
of The
Education People
