Mandy Lee

Mandy Lee is Dean and Head of the School of Education and Childhood at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). With 25 years of experience as an educator and leader, she oversees highly successful Teacher Education Programmes across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary levels, as well as thriving Early Childhood and Education programmes. The school also offers innovative online education initiatives.

• Current role: Dean and Head of School - Education and Childhood
• Department: ACE - Education and Childhood
• Academic rank: Senior Lecturer

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in History, University of Warwick (with a scholarship year at University of South Carolina)
• Education qualification from UWE Bristol
• Pursuing a Professional Doctorate in Education

Mandy Lee's research and professional work focuses on teacher education, childhood agency, and educational policy. Her publications address the interplay between children's roles, adult guidance, and policy frameworks in education, while also exploring technological integration in teaching practices. She has contributed to curriculum design through resources like the LCP ICT Focus Weeks materials.

Professional Contributions:

• Leadership roles: Programme Leader, Associate Head of Department, External Examiner
• Industry experience: Educational Technology consultant, Local Education Authority Advisor
• Current academic engagement: Doctorate research, editorial writing, and co-editing projects