Michelle Appleby

Michelle Appleby is a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (Primary/EYTS) at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. Her research focuses on early childhood development, practitioner ethics, and community-based interventions.

Research Interests:
- Pre-school development through dance and movement in Family Hubs
- Ethical dimensions of practitioner research
- Family support programs in social work contexts

Recent Work Trends: Her publications span empirical studies on early childhood interventions, theoretical explorations of research ethics, and applied projects addressing family and community challenges.

Consultancy & Impact: Led a NACRO-funded family intervention project (2011), demonstrating applied research in social justice contexts.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary education and social work initiatives at the University of Derby.