Lewis Fogarty

Lewis Fogarty serves as Lecturer in Education at Brunel University London within the Department of Education, College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. He holds dual leadership roles as Director of Teaching and Learning for the Department and pathway leader for Leadership and Management in the MA Education programme, alongside supervisory responsibilities for students.

His academic credentials include:

• First Class BSc Psychology degree with honours
• MA in Education with Leadership and Management (Distinction)
• ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring
• EdD Exploring Good Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care (Post-Viva corrections)
• MSc Psychology, Culture, and Evolution (Ongoing)

Fogarty's research centers on leadership dynamics in early childhood settings, examining leadership development, reflective practice, confidence cultivation, and policy impacts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in teacher education and continuous professional development, driven by over a decade of sector experience including founding his own childcare company.

His recent publications analyze how nursery schools adapt as community hubs during austerity, revealing critical intersections between early years education, social policy, and community resilience. These works demonstrate consistent focus on institutional responses to funding constraints while maintaining educational quality.

He actively supervises students through the MA Education programme and leads the 'Video stimulated reflection and leadership development' research project. External engagement includes serving as Trustee of TACTYC (since 2021), Co-Convenor of BERA's Early Childhood SIG (since 2022), and DfE advisor for COVID-19 recovery initiatives, alongside directing his three-location childcare company Always Growing Ltd.