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Dr. Jane Bradford is a Lecturer in Education with appointments across three academic programmes: Childhood and Education Studies (online), Early Childhood Studies, and Primary Education Studies (accelerated). Her affiliations include teaching roles at Stratford-upon-Avon College, Telford College, and Yeovil College University Centre, where she focuses on Early Years foundation degree and Childhood Studies degree programmes. She was an elected member of the University of Warwick Early Years Foundation Degree Examination Board.
- Education Qualifications: PhD in the Philosophy of Education, PGCHE
Her research interests emphasize nurturing creative and critical thinking skills in early childhood education and exploring gender development and diverse identity expression in young learners. This includes investigations into inclusive pedagogical practices and how narrative engagement (e.g., fairy tales) shapes children’s understanding of gender roles. Her doctoral thesis, "The Challenge of Fairy Tales: Eliciting a Critical Gendered Response in Young Children," is available at Warwick Research Archive Programme.
No scientific awards have been explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
In professional service roles, Jane has voluntarily acted as a Foundation School Governor and chaired a primary school’s Curriculum Committee. She currently serves as a Family Magistrate for Coventry and Warwickshire, reflecting her engagement with legal and educational governance.
