Jacqueline Sumner

Jacqueline Sumner is a Senior Lecturer and Pathway Leader for the Early Years Post Graduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at Edge Hill University. Her expertise spans Early Years Education, Leadership, and Sustainability. She leads a Forest School project, integrating outdoor learning to enhance children's engagement with nature and confidence development. She collaborates with Edge Hill’s sustainability group to promote environmental awareness across the university.

• Education:
• MA Leadership and Management (Liverpool John Moores University, 2019)
• Forest School Leader Award (Forest School Learning Alliance, 2018)
• Advanced Learning Coach (ELSIS, 2011)
• HND Early Childhood (St Helens College, 2000)

Her research focuses on sustainable practices in early years leadership and innovative outdoor education strategies. She currently serves as an External Examiner at the University of the West of England (2020–2024).