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Sophie Cole is an Assistant Professor in Education at Northumbria University, where she leads the development and quality assurance of apprenticeship programmes within the Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing. With over two decades of experience in teacher education, she has led Ofsted-rated Outstanding PGCE Art, Craft, and Design programmes and pioneered academic development initiatives for early career academics.
- EdD in Education (2017)
- MEd in Education (2000)
- PGCE in Secondary Education (1997)
- BA (Hons) in History of Art (1996)
Her research focuses on Higher Education Pedagogies, particularly teacher education, professional capital, creativity in pedagogy, and impostorism mitigation strategies. She has explored these themes through funded projects and publications addressing accountability frameworks in education.
Recent publications highlight her expertise in professional capital development for trainee teachers, simulation-based pedagogies to address impostor syndrome, and cross-curricular approaches in teacher education. These works span empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and practice-based innovations.
Honors and distinctions:
- Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA, 2022)
- Founder of Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)
- Leader of Academic Professional Apprenticeship (APA)
Cole actively contributes to institutional and national discussions on apprenticeship policy and academic standards through trailblazer groups, external examining, and sector collaborations. She also leads the Postgraduate Researcher Training to Teach programme, supporting over 200 doctoral students annually in developing teaching practice.
