Simon Dougherty

Simon Dougherty is a Senior Lecturer in Secondary Physical Education at Edge Hill University, specializing in teacher education and early career research. He holds a 15-year teaching background in secondary schools across Lancashire and Merseyside, with middle leadership experience. Currently, he delivers the ITE Secondary Physical Education PGCE with QTS programme and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

His research focuses on disability inclusion, children's rights, and innovative teaching methodologies such as photo-elicitation. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and well-being. Affiliated with research groups including the Children's Rights and Wellbeing Research Network and the Sport, Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Network.