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Fay Cavagin is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, serving as Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Childhood and Society Studies (Top-Up). Her academic journey began with a degree from the University of Sunderland in 2011, followed by a master's in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education (2013) and ongoing doctoral research on relational pedagogy and belonging. She maintains governance roles in early years education, including SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) oversight at a maintained nursery school.
Her research focuses on barriers to inclusion, neoliberal reforms in education, and the experiences of children with SEND. She has taught across early years, mental health advocacy, and further education, leading courses in functional numeracy and curriculum development. Her debut children's book, I'll Get you Home (2021), explores themes of inclusion, kindness, and environmental awareness through animal narratives.
Teaching responsibilities include modules such as Leading Practice for Children and Young People and Inclusion, Integration and Exclusion. She supervises student dissertations in Childhood Studies. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her work bridges academic research and practical advocacy for inclusive education.
Her career spans diverse roles, including playwork, specialist teaching for children with autism, and curriculum leadership in further education. She emphasizes collaborative approaches to education, drawing from community and professional experiences to enhance student engagement.
