Graham Jones

Graham Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Childhood and Family Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, within the School of Education & Psychology in the Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing. He is based at the Walsall Campus and has been with the university since January 2014. His roles include serving as the Foundation Year co-ordinator since 2020 and previously as the course leader for the BA(Hons) Early Childhood Studies course from 2015 to 2020.

His educational background includes:

• BSc(Hons) Applied Psychology and Sociology
• PGCE Secondary, Social Sciences
• MSc Psychology
• SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)

Dr. Jones's research focuses on the transition from Further Education (FE) to Higher Education (HE), particularly the foundation year of the degree. His work explores the challenges and support mechanisms for students entering higher education via foundation years. Additionally, he investigates childhood and family studies, with an emphasis on child development and the global context of childhood and youth.

His recent publications reflect a strong commitment to childhood studies and educational transitions. The articles span book reviews on early years education and cognitive psychology, and book chapters addressing post-16 education inclusion and the role of play in childhood. These works highlight his interdisciplinary approach, bridging psychology, sociology, and education policy to understand child development and educational pathways.

As a Senior Lecturer, Graham Jones has led modules including "The Developing Child in the World", "Preparing for Undergraduate Study", "Child Development", and "Childhood and Youth in a Global Context". He has served as course leader for the BA(Hons) Early Childhood Studies and currently coordinates the foundation year. While specific student advising details are not provided, his roles indicate significant involvement in curriculum design and student support. No grant information is mentioned in the available text.

He is an active member of the Childhood, Youth and Families research cluster at the University of Wolverhampton, which fosters interdisciplinary research on childhood, youth, and family dynamics.