Dr Louise Arnold
Senior Lecturer
Early Childhood
Department of Education , School of Childhood and Social Care
Louise is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Childhood and Social Care, teaching on the MA SEN and the Early Childhood programmes.
Areas Of Interest
- SEN and disability - experiences of children, their parents/carers and siblings
- Views, voices and opinions of children and young people
- Freedom in early childhood
- Social and emotional development in the early years
- Ethical research with children
OVERVIEW
Louise is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Childhood and Social Care. She teaches on the MA Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Early Childhood programmes.
Louise studied Early Childhood Studies and Sociology for her undergraduate degree. She has international experience working in education and research, including:
- Teaching in a primary school in India
- Supporting the development of a kindergarten in rural communities
- Researching attitudes towards children with disabilities in Ethiopia
She later completed an MSc in Analysis and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Tizard Centre, where she received a prize for outstanding achievement.
Louise holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and a PhD from UEL. Her doctoral research focused on family involvement in Education, Health and Care Plans, using participatory approaches. She has worked across higher education and has experience supporting children in educational, family, and play-based settings.
Louise’s work focuses on children’s rights and ensuring their voices are heard.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Louise's research interests include:
- SEN and disability - experiences of children, their parents/carers and siblings
- Views, voices and opinions of children and young people
- Freedom in Early Childhood
- Social and emotional development in the early years
- Ethical research with children
PUBLICATIONS
Visit the UEL research repository to view a full list of publications.
Publications
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Full publications list
Visit the research repository to view a full list of publications
- Education, Health and Care Plans in: Beaton, M. C., Codina, G. N. and Wharton, J. C. (ed.) Leading on Inclusion: The Role of the SENCO. Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
- Working with Parents: Principles of Engagement in: Crutchley, Rebecca (ed.) Special Needs in the Early Years: Partnership and Participation. SAGE Publications, pp.25-45
