Pansy McFarlane-Edmond

Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at London Metropolitan University within the School of Social Sciences and Professions. Pansy McFarlane-Edmond possesses over 30 years of professional experience in the early years sector, including roles in nursery classes, family centres, social services day nurseries, Sure Start local programmes, and children's centres. She has held 21 years of strategic leadership positions across private sector, local authorities, education, and NHS settings.

Her academic qualifications include:

• MA Education
• PGCE in Teaching and Learning (Higher Education)
• Certificate in Education (Further Education)
• Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
• National Professional Qualification for Integrated Centre Leadership (NPQICL)
• NNEB

Dr. McFarlane-Edmond's research focuses on early childhood leadership, safeguarding children's health and well-being, and professional practice within multi-disciplinary environments. Her work is deeply rooted in practical field experience, particularly in developing children's centres and supporting childminders through management of childminding development officers.

No scientific awards or research grants were documented. Information regarding student advising, laboratories, or research teams was not provided in the available text.