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LAURA GREGORY is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead in Early Years Education at Edge Hill University, overseeing the FdA Early Years Education and Leadership, BA (Hons) Early Years Education, and BA (Hons) Early Years Leadership programmes. She transitioned from 18 years in Early Years practice (nurseries, children's centers, Local Authority leadership) to academia, holding roles as Assessor, Mentor, and Visiting Lecturer before her current position.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies, Sheffield Hallam University (2001–2004)
- Master of Arts in Education, Edge Hill University (2012–2015)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, Edge Hill University (2020–2021)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020–2021)
Research Interests: Laura focuses on child consultation methodologies and the design of enabling environments in Early Years settings. She leads a National Children's Bureau collaboration training students in the 'Making it REAL' literacy approach, assessing its impact on graduate employability and home learning support.
Awards & Affiliations:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the National Advisory Group for Stronger Practice Hubs
- Member of the Children's Rights and Wellbeing Research Network
Grants & Projects:
- Lead Investigator: 'How has an Increase in Online Learning Influenced Pedagogy in Higher Education?' (2020–2021)
Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Children's Rights and Wellbeing Research Network, exploring policy and practice intersections in Early Years education.
