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Rachel Fossey is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University within the School of Education, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, based in Chelmsford. She serves as Course Leader for the BEd Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) program since September 2023, bringing over two decades of diverse educational experience including roles as Assistant Headteacher and Educational Consultant.
Her academic credentials include:
- MA in Education from Anglia Ruskin University
- PGCert in Education and Professional Studies from King's College London
- PGCE in Secondary English and Drama from Exeter University
- BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies with English from University of Plymouth
- PG Cert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- PG Cert in Lead Mentoring for Initial Teacher Training
Rachel's research centers on teacher development through innovative training methodologies, examining emotional responses in teaching practice and evaluating learning modalities including online, blended, and simulation-based approaches. Her work extends to special educational needs (particularly dyslexia), arts integration, and outdoor learning in primary education contexts.
She received the PG Cert Learning & Teaching Excellence in Practice Award in 2023 for emerging excellence in pedagogical practice.
As an active supervisor, Rachel mentors research in drama education, special needs provision, and teacher training. Her professional leadership includes chairing a primary school's governing body and delivering teacher development programs on assessment strategies, adaptive teaching, and curriculum design across multiple institutions.
