Emma Laurence

Lecturer, Department for Children and Families

Children and Families

Contact Details

Emma joined the 吃瓜第一线 as a student in 2014, studying the BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Professional Practice and the EYITT. She enjoyed her experience within the Department for Children and Families so much that she has, since then, never strayed too far and was delighted to be offered the chance to teach here. Prior to this, Emma gained experience across a range of Early Years settings before running her own small childcare setting alongside her studies.

After the BA, Emma decided to challenge herself further with the MA in Education at 吃瓜第一线 before beginning her primary Teacher training with TeachFirst. From here she began teaching in a First School in 吃瓜第一线shire before being offered a studentship to study a PhD in Educational Leadership at the 吃瓜第一线 full time. Her research explores the ways in which cluster groups of school leaders create a unique source of vital support for Primary Headteachers. Emma is now the Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Early Childhood in Society and her interests lie in human development both individually and communally across all age ranges, Social Pedagogy and Social Pedagogical Leadership.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
PGCE Leading in Learning
MA Education
PGCLTHE in Higher Education
Fellow of the HEA
PhD Educational Leadership (ongoing)

Teaching & Research

Teaching Interests:

Children in society
Child/human development
Social Research
Social Pedagogy
EY Leadership
Educational Leadership

Research Interests:

Networked Educational Leadership
Social Capital and General Capacity Building in Organisations.
Social Pedagogical Leadership
Social Pedagogy

Professional Bodies

Fellow of HEA
Member of BERA
Member of ECSDN

Publications

Bailey, E. (2017) Placing Trust in Play. TACTYC Reflections [Online] Available from: Reflection Papers | TACTYC

Bailey, E. & Solvason, C. (2019) Embedding parents’ perspectives in the discourse for quality education and care in the early years. NZ International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal. 22 (1) pp. 59-71.

Solvason, C., Cliffe, J. & Bailey, E. (2019) Breaking the silence: Providing authentic opportunities for parents to be heard. Power and Education. 0 (0) pp. 1-13

Appleby, K., Hanson, K., Bailey, E., Barr, C. & Proctor, S. (2019) The role of the reflective activist in nurturing children's learner identity. In Hanson, K. & Appleby, K. Multiple Early Childhood Identities. London, Routledge.

Solvason, C., Bailey, E. & Davis, E. (2021) Lessons for school leaders: supportive leadership in schools. The Elephant Times. [Online] Available from:

Malomo, M. & Laurence, E. (2022) Finding your place in safeguarding practice. In Richards, H., & Malomo, M. (2022). Developing your professional identity: A guide for working with children and families. Critical Publishing.