Emma Arblaster

Emma Arblaster is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the School of Education, Bath Spa University. She teaches on the Primary and Early Years Initial Teacher Education (PEYITE) course, focusing on English education, Social Justice, and coordinating the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) specialism. Additionally, she instructs the Childhood, Reading and Children’s Literature module within the Education Studies programme.

• Education:
  • BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology and Computing
  • PGCE from Bath University
  • MA in Education Practice from Bath Spa University

Her research emphasizes SEND, children’s literature, pupil voice, and strategies to support trainee teachers with disabilities. She also investigates barriers to reading for pleasure in educational contexts.

Professional Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Member of the Chartered College of Teaching

Emma brings 18 years of primary school teaching experience, including senior leadership roles, to her academic work. She has served as an academic tutor on the PGCE programme since 2011 and mentors trainee teachers.