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LOUISE MASTERSON is a Lecturer in Early Years Education at Edge Hill University's Faculty of Education. She holds an EdD from the University of Sheffield (ongoing since 2018) and previously earned an MA in Screenwriting (Fiction) from Leeds Metropolitan University (1998) and a BA in Media Production from Northumbria University (1994). Her career spans media, policing, and academia, including a 15-year tenure with Merseyside Police as a Communications Officer and ownership of a preschool.
- Affiliations: Edge Hill University (2008–present), University of Sheffield (EdD candidate), international collaborations with institutions like the University of Verona and Police Nationale (Paris).
Her research focuses on intergenerational practice, social justice, inclusion, and children's rights. Notable projects include analyzing the Bologna Process's impact on inclusive practices in Italy (2019) and investigating early education's role in crime management strategies (2009, funded by Leonardo da Vinci Programme). She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and social equity.
Teaching responsibilities include the Foundation Degree in Early Years and BA (Hons) Early Years Leadership and Education programs. She actively engages in professional practice supervision across the North West region.
Her work emphasizes policy analysis, solidarity, and addressing systemic barriers in education. Recent projects highlight the societal impacts of the pandemic on intergenerational dynamics and children's welfare.
