Eleanor Hoskins

Eleanor Hoskins serves as a Senior Lecturer in Primary and Early Years Education at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Education. With a decade of hands-on experience in Primary and Early Years settings spanning EYFS through Year 6, she brings substantial practical expertise to her academic role.

Her research centers on early years educational methodologies, with particular emphasis on learning through exploratory play and alignment with EYFS framework outcomes. Hoskins has contributed multiple EYFS-focused chapters to primary education publications and authored the practical guide "Learning threads for the EYFS", which bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom activities.

Prior to her academic appointment, she held significant leadership positions including SENDCo, Science and Mathematics Subject Leader, School Improvement Teacher for Manchester L.A., and Deputy Headteacher at two primary schools. Her professional trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on elevating educational standards and implementing evidence-based teaching practices across diverse primary settings.