About
Laura Oxley is a Bowland Research Fellow at the Department of Education, University of York. Her research focuses on mental health in schools, particularly collaborative approaches to managing student behavior, teacher wellbeing, and play-based learning. She is affiliated with the Psychology in Education Research Centre (PERC), Institute of Mental Health Research York (IMRY), and the Health, Effectiveness, and Retention of Teachers (HEART) Research Group.
- PhD in Psychology in Education Research Centre (PERC), University of York (2021)
- MEd in Psychology and Education, University of Cambridge
Research Interests:
- Teacher wellbeing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Student behavior management and barriers in educational systems
- Role of play in mitigating conduct problems and CU traits
- Early mental health interventions and school environment
Publications highlight her work on pandemic effects on teacher wellbeing, play adaptation during crises, media portrayal of teaching, and strategies for supporting students with conduct issues.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Collaborations:
- Affiliate of the Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) Research Centre, University of Cambridge
- Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (CPsychol)
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