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1. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2026) Nurturing Compassion in the Early Years: Foundations for Professional Practice. In: Countering with Compassion: A Guide to Compassionate Leadership in and Beyond School Communities. Routledge, London, pp. 113-133. ISBN 978-1-032-73807-9 (hbk) 978-1-032-73804-8 (pbk) 978-1-003-46603-1 (ebk)
2. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Solvason, Carla ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3072-0079 (2026) A relationship- based approach to tackling unemployment in disadvantaged communities. International Journal of Social Pedagogy, 15 (1 [3]). pp. 1-15. ISSN 2051-5804
3. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Groom, J. (2025) The Cost of Caring: Empathic Relationships and Emotional Labour in Early Years Management. Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, 14 (2). pp. 195-222. ISSN ISSN 2323-7414; ISSN-L 2323-7414
4. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Allies, Suzanne (2025) Managing emotions and maintaining wellbeing as an empathic social pedagogue. In: Social Pedagogy in Education Re-establishing Relationships and Enriching Learner Experience. The Routledge Education Studies Series (Ch. 9). Routledge, London. ISBN ISBN: 978-1-032-87556-9 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-87555-2 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-53327-6 (ebk)
5. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Storey, Olivia (2025) Chapter 2: Supporting children to be healthy and well. In: Embracing Change and Developing Leadership in the Early Years Sector. Routledge, UK. ISBN 978-1-041055-34-1 (hbk); 978-1-916925-78-6 (pbk); 978-1-041055-35-8 (ebk)
6. Solvason, Carla ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3072-0079, Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Sutton-Tsang, Samantha ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0302-7842 (2025) Steiner Waldorf: Distance Travelled - An evaluative review of progress from 2018-2024. Waldorf UK: Academic Research. pp. 1-18.
7. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2025) Nurturing Compassionate Connections: A Guide to Practitioner Empathy in the Early Years. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN p/b 9781032735351 h/b 9781032735368 e/b 9781003464686
8. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Solvason, Carla ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3072-0079 (2025) Worcester Community Trust - Wellbeing Jobs Club Evaluation Report. Project Report. Unpublished. (Unpublished)
9. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848, Malomo, Michelle ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8455-2587 and Solvason, Carla ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3072-0079 (2024) Teaching Assistants, respected enough to teach, but not enough to be paid accordingly. International Journal of Changes in Education, Online (First). pp. 1-10. ISSN 3029-133X
10. Sutton-Tsang, Samantha ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0302-7842 and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2024) 'We're fighting a losing battle': An education workforce in crisis. In: Institute of Education, Research Conference, 15th May 2024, University of Worcester. (Unpublished)
11. Solvason, Carla ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3072-0079, Allies, Suzanne, Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848, Weston, Rebecca ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4883-2627 and Malomo, Michelle ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8455-2587 (2023) ‘Occasionally there are moments of light’: the challenges of primary school teaching in England, and the factors that motivate teachers to stay in the profession. Education 3-13 International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education. ISSN 0300-4279 Online: 1475-7575
12. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848, Gossman, Peter, Paige, Rachael and Woolley, Richard ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8724-6331 (2023) ‘We cry together every day’ - expressing emotion in early childhood empathy research’. Early Years: An International Research Journal. pp. 1-15. ISSN Print: 0957-5146 Online: 1472-4421
13. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Prowle, Alison (2023) Strength based practice with children and families. Routledge, London. ISBN 9781915080264
14. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2023) Chapter 3 - Parent and Carer Voice: Listening to, Understanding, and Acting on Parental and Carer Perceptions and Opinions. In: Diverse Voices in Educational Practice: A Workbook for Promoting Pupil, Parent and Professional Voice. Routledge, London, pp. 44-63. ISBN 978-0-367-76182-0 |
15. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2023) Chapter 3 - Appreciating and practising empathy. In: Exploring and Celebrating the Early Childhood Practitioner: An Interrogation of Pedagogy, Professionalism and Practice. Research informed professional development for the early years (7). Routledge, London, pp. 41-52. ISBN 978-1-032-07274-6
16. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Boddey, J. (2023) Supporting parents with empathy and compassion. International journal of birth and parent education, 10 (2). pp. 29-33. ISSN Print: 2054-0779 Online: 2054-0787
17. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2023) Exploring Early Childhood Practitioners’ Perceptions of Empathic Interactions with Children and Families. PhD thesis, University of Worcester.
18. Sewell, Alexandra, Boswell, N., Douglas-Osborn, E., Helme, R., Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848, Park, J., King, J., Fleming, H., Pirttijarvi, K., Sangar, M., Kennett, Anastasia ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2980-7185, Davies, M., Zwarthoed, J., Baird, A., Matasovska, K., Kirk, M. and Sterk, P. (2022) Diverse Voices in Educational Practice: A Workbook for Promoting Pupil, Parent and Professional Voice. Routledge, Abingdon-on-Thames. ISBN 9780367761820
19. Boddey, J. and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2022) Supporting your families. Under 5 magazine. pp. 14-15. ISSN 0307-9929
20. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2022) Chapter 5: Empathy, Compassion and Emotion. In: Developing your professional identity. Critical Publishing, St Albans. ISBN 1914171535
21. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2022) Exploring early childhood practitioners’ perceptions of empathy with children and families: initial findings. Educational Review. ISSN Print: 0013-1911 Online: 1465-3397
22. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2021) Early years practitioners need emotional support too. Nursery Management Today. p. 33. ISSN 1476-136X
23. Solvason, Carla ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3072-0079, Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Watson, Nicola ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6989-1281 (2021) Preparing students for the ‘emotion work’ of early years practice. NZ International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal, 23 (1). pp. 14-23. ISSN 2537-7191
24. Prowle, Alison and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2020) Making a Difference with Children and Families: Re-imagining the Role of the Practitioner. Red Globe Press (MacMillan Education), London. ISBN 9781352010169 (paperback) 9781352010176 (ebook)
25. Watson, Nicola ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6989-1281 and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2019) Tutor Perceptions of the Personal Academic Tutor Role: An Appreciative Inquiry. Project Report. Not published. (Unpublished)
26. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2019) Advanced Empathy in the Early Years – a Risky Strength. NZ International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal, 22 (1). pp. 46-58. ISSN 2537-7191
27. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2019) With Feeling. Nursery World. ISSN 0029-6422
28. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848, Reed, Michael, Anderson, F., Worrall, K., Ajmal, M. and Lenton, C. (2019) Navigating Complex Systems. In: Challenging the Intersection of Policy and Pedagogy. Thinking about Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education, 6 . Routledge, Oxon, pp. 53-68. ISBN 978-1-138-31925-7 Ebook: 9780429844508
29. Boddey, J. and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2018) Playwork Practice as a Person-Centred Approach. Journal of Playwork Practice, 4 (2). pp. 187-192. ISSN Print: 2053-1621 Online: 2053-163X
30. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Watson, Nicola ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6989-1281 (2017) Learning to Learn in the HE Context. In: Studying for Your Early Years Degree: Skills and Knowledge for Becoming an Effective Early Years Practitioner. Critical Publishing, St Albans, pp. 27-40. ISBN Paperback: 9781911106425
31. Harvell, Janet and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2017) Preparing for University and Making Effective Use of Induction. In: Studying for Your Early Years Degree: Skills and Knowledge for Becoming an Effective Early Years Practitioner. Critical Publishing, St Albans, pp. 13-26. ISBN Paperback: 9781911106425
32. Prowle, Alison and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2016) Cosy Up! Nursery World, 2016 (25). pp. 15-16. ISSN 0029-6422
33. Boddey, J. and Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 (2015) The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Management of a Playwork Setting. Journal of Playwork Practice, 3 (3). pp. 81-84. ISSN Print: 2053-1621 Online: 2053-163X
34. Hodgkins, Angela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2464-7848 and Sutton-Tsang, Samantha ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0302-7842 (2015) Making Practice Visible: the Impact of the FdA in Early Years. In: British Early Childhood Education Research Association (BECERA), 17th - 18th February 2015, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingam. (Unpublished)

My Most Viewed As Author

#	Item title
1.	Teaching Assistants, respected enough to teach, but not enough to be paid accordingly	461	186
2.	Advanced Empathy in the Early Years – a Risky Strength	430	1058
3.	The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Management of a Playwork Setting.	422	790
4.	Exploring Early Childhood Practitioners’ Perceptions of Empathic Interactions with Children and Families	322	373
5.	Learning to Learn in the HE Context	314	5
6.	Making a Difference with Children and Families: Re-imagining the Role of the Practitioner	291
7.	Tutor Perceptions of the Personal Academic Tutor Role: An Appreciative Inquiry	286	288
8.	Making Practice Visible: the Impact of the FdA in Early Years	285	4
9.	Preparing students for the ‘emotion work’ of early years practice	259	4
10.	Playwork Practice as a Person-Centred Approach	257
11.	Navigating Complex Systems	237	2
12.	Exploring early childhood practitioners’ perceptions of empathy with children and families: initial findings	201	224
13.	Cosy Up!	199	2
14.	Preparing for University and Making Effective Use of Induction	195	3
15.	‘Occasionally there are moments of light’: the challenges of primary school teaching in England, and the factors that motivate teachers to stay in the profession	177	129
16.	Chapter 3 - Appreciating and practising empathy	165
17.	Early years practitioners need emotional support too	150
18.	Supporting parents with empathy and compassion	142	67
19.	Chapter 3 - Parent and Carer Voice: Listening to, Understanding, and Acting on Parental and Carer Perceptions and Opinions	136
20.	‘We cry together every day’ - expressing emotion in early childhood empathy research’	132	128
21.	Strength based practice with children and families	127
22.	Chapter 5: Empathy, Compassion and Emotion	121
23.	Diverse Voices in Educational Practice: A Workbook for Promoting Pupil, Parent and Professional Voice	116
24.	Worcester Community Trust - Wellbeing Jobs Club Evaluation Report	111	24
25.	With Feeling	97
26.	Managing emotions and maintaining wellbeing as an empathic social pedagogue	94
27.	Supporting your families	90
28.	'We're fighting a losing battle': An education workforce in crisis	88	1
29.	Steiner Waldorf: Distance Travelled - An evaluative review of progress from 2018-2024	85	26
30.	Nurturing Compassionate Connections: A Guide to Practitioner Empathy in the Early Years	75
31.	Chapter 2: Supporting children to be healthy and well	67
32.	A relationship- based approach to tackling unemployment in disadvantaged communities	60	8
33.	The Cost of Caring: Empathic Relationships and Emotional Labour in Early Years Management	58	23
34.	Nurturing Compassion in the Early Years: Foundations for Professional Practice	28