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Karen Bloyce is an Associate Professor and Programme Leader for the BA(Hons) Children and Young People’s Learning and Development at Edge Hill University. She serves as the Assoc. Head of Primary & Childhood Education, leading initiatives such as the Office for Students Young Edge Hill Scholars Primary Project in Kirkby and Bootle. Her work integrates leadership, employability programs, and student mental health advocacy.
- Education:
- MA Education, Edge Hill University (2009)
- PGCE Post Compulsory Education, University of Central Lancashire (2001)
- PG Dip PE and Sport History, University of Manchester (2000)
Research focuses on university-school partnerships to enhance child motivation and attainment, peer mentoring, and undergraduate mental health. External engagement includes collaborations with the Kirkby Collaborative, Bootle Primary Schools, and Historic England’s “Once Upon a Town” heritage project. Karen also leads CPD programs for educators and bid-writing initiatives.
Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to quality education and community sustainability. Projects like the NW Consortium HLTA Project and heritage-focused initiatives demonstrate her commitment to educational equity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
