Alison Rees Edwards

Alison Rees Edwards is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, affiliated with the Institute of Education and Humanities. She holds roles as Programme Manager for the BA Fast Track Flexi programme and the MA in Children’s, Young People’s, and Community Services (Welsh-medium). She coordinates Early Years Placements and previously served as a Welsh-medium Fellow and lecturer in Early Years education. Her academic qualifications include a BA (First Class Honours), MA in Early Years Education, and Postgraduate Certificates in Higher Education and Open University studies. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD investigating teaching assistants’ support for learners with ADHD.

• Education Background: BTEC Child Development Studies, BA Early Years Education (First Class), MA Early Years Education, PGCertHE, PGCert (Open)
• Professional Roles: Programme Manager, Tutor, Supervisor of postgraduate dissertations

Her research focuses on young children’s language development, neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism), bilingualism, and inclusive education practices. Notable research includes exploring music therapy for children with autism and the role of teaching assistants in supporting neurodivergent learners. She has published on play theory, ADHD pedagogical strategies, and inclusive education frameworks.

• Awards: University of Wales Welsh-medium Fellowship
• Organisational Roles: Co-Vice Chair of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, Board Member of Mudiad Meithrin

Her teaching spans academic skills development, multilingual practices, digital-age literacy, and health/well-being in early childhood. She actively contributes to policy discussions on neurodiversity and education equity through her research and community roles.