Laura Patton

Laura Patton is a Lecturer in Primary Education at the School of Education, University of Wolverhampton. She joined the institution in 2024, teaching across Level 4-7 courses and mentoring trainee teachers in diverse subjects. Her expertise stems from 15 years of experience as a Primary School Teacher in Sandwell, including roles as Nursery Manager and Reception Year Group Lead, where she specialized in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) teaching with a focus on outdoor learning and parental engagement.

Research Interests: Laura's scholarly focus includes:

• Philosophy for Children
• Parental Engagement in the Early Years
• Oracy Development in Early Years
• Outdoor Learning Pedagogies

She is currently pursuing a PG Cert in Higher Education to advance her academic practice. Her prior work as a mentor for trainee teachers highlights her commitment to nurturing future educators.