Victoria Simpson

Victoria Simpson is a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education and Early Childhood Care at the University of Aberdeen's School of Education. Her work centers on play, play spaces, and inclusive practices in early years and primary education.

• Focus on play as a tool for creativity, agency, and belonging in child development
• Research on playful pedagogies to support inclusive learning environments in Scottish primary schools
• Advocates for designing play experiences that honor diverse communication and learning styles

Through teaching and research, she emphasizes reflective, child-centered approaches to celebrate individual strengths and potential in education.