Polly Bolshaw

Polly Bolshaw serves as a Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Humanities & Educational Studies, teaching on the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programme since 2012.

Her educational credentials include:

• MA Early Years (New Leaders in Early Years) from Canterbury Christ Church University
• Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)
• PGCLT HE (Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, 2014)

Her research focuses on advancing Early Childhood Studies through professional development frameworks for early years educators, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application in educational settings. This work emphasizes leadership development and pedagogical innovation within early years contexts.

While her professional trajectory demonstrates sustained commitment to early childhood education, no scientific awards or grant activities are documented in available materials. Similarly, student advising details and research infrastructure like labs or collaborative teams remain unspecified in current records.