Donald Simpson

Donald Simpson is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Teesside University's School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law. His career spans roles as a primary school teacher, contract researcher, and PhD scholar (Open University). He holds an MA from University College London Institute of Education and completed his PhD with a full-time scholarship.

• Current postgraduate research supervisor at Teesside University
• External Examiner for Education Doctorate at University of Huddersfield

Research focuses on poverty responses in early education, care trajectories, and socioeconomic equity. Collaborations include:

• British Academy-funded projects (2012, 2020)
• Society for Educational Studies grant (2014)
• Sir James Knott Trust-supported workshop (Birmingham, County Durham)

Teaching emphasizes early childhood education, directing MA Education and EdD programs. Key networks span England/USA institutions including University of Manchester's Local Matters project and CREC.