Yvonne Griffiths

Dr Yvonne Griffiths is an Associate Professor in Childhood Studies and Education at the University of Leeds' School of Education (Faculty of Social Sciences). Her expertise spans literacy development in children with language learning difficulties, dyslexia, and the impact of socio-economic factors on learning. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of York and has held academic positions at the University of Essex and UCL Institute of Education.

• Education:
• BSc (Hons) Life Sciences (Psychology) - University of Westminster (1992)
• PhD in Psychology - University of York (1996-1999)
• Research Focus:
• Cognitive-linguistic profiles of dyslexia
• Educational equity and inclusion
• Ecological perspectives on child development
• Global education challenges in West Africa

Her work integrates psychology and education, emphasizing evidence-based policy and practitioner collaboration. She contributes to interdisciplinary research on health-literacy linkages in low-resource contexts and has advised UK government bodies like the DfE. Active in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programs, she supervises doctoral researchers exploring special education needs and literacy interventions.

Research affiliations include the Centre for Childhood, Education and Social Justice and the Centre for Language Education Research. Her teaching covers inclusive education, assessment methodologies, and literacy development.