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Professor Alice Bradbury is a leading Sociologist of Education at the UCL Institute of Education, where she co-directs the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11 years). Her research critically examines how education policy shapes inequalities in class, gender, and 'race' within primary and early years education.
- Key focus on assessment policy and datafication in education
- Active involvement in social justice and school welfare initiatives
Her recent work explores the normalization of food banks in schools during the cost-of-living crisis, highlighting how schools increasingly fill gaps in welfare provision. She also investigates the toxic effects of Ofsted inspections on teacher retention and pedagogical autonomy.
Notable publications include:
- Ability, Inequality & Post-Pandemic Schools (2021)
- The Datafication of Primary and Early Years Education (2017)
Scientific recognition includes:
- BERA SAGE Impact Award (2016)
- Director's Thesis Prize from UCL (2012)
A dedicated critic of neoliberal educational reforms, Bradbury advocates for policy that prioritizes teacher expertise and student well-being over rigid accountability measures. She currently serves as ORCID:0000-0003-3269-6199.
