Suzanne McCartney is a lecturer in early childhood studies at Stranmillis University College. Her research focuses primarily on education and care for very young children (birth-to-three years). Her doctoral thesis examined the developmental needs of two-year-olds and the implications for service provision in Northern Ireland. A systematic review was carried out prior to undertaking primary data collection (‘Empirical studies on early intervention services for toddlers aged 24–36 months: A systematic review’, International Journal of Educational Research, 89, 119-138). Suzanne has worked with government and non-government agencies to complete a number of literature reviews, examinations of public consultations and service evaluations.