Dr Tracy Edwards
@tracyed.bsky.social
Researcher and Lecturer in Special and Inclusive Education, Leeds Beckett University
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Dr Tracy Edwards
@tracyed.bsky.social
· Oct 9
I really do hope that this book plays a small role in engaging its readers in valuable professional dialogues and enquiry.
Today is the official publication date of my new book 'Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School'. I am excited to hear what people think of some of the ideas outlined within it: www.routledge.com/Severe-Profo...
Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School: Considering Ethical and Dilemma-Based Perspectives
In its exploration of key debates related to curriculum, pedagogy, and policy, Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School provokes thinking about how we reach decisions related to v...
www.routledge.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today is the official publication date of my new book 'Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School'. I am excited to hear what people think of some of the ideas outlined within it: www.routledge.com/Severe-Profo...
I really do hope that this book plays a small role in engaging its readers in valuable professional dialogues and enquiry.
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I really do hope that this book plays a small role in engaging its readers in valuable professional dialogues and enquiry.
I am yet to get my hands on a copy of my new book 'Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School' but my friend pre-ordered a copy and sent me this!
October 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I am yet to get my hands on a copy of my new book 'Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School' but my friend pre-ordered a copy and sent me this!
MUCH needed last minute call out for a series of focus groups I am running over the next week or so, for a research project on leading inclusion and/or wellbeing in international schools. Use QR code for more info. Participants very much needed and appreciated.
July 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
MUCH needed last minute call out for a series of focus groups I am running over the next week or so, for a research project on leading inclusion and/or wellbeing in international schools. Use QR code for more info. Participants very much needed and appreciated.
Reposted by Dr Tracy Edwards
As part of a research project, I am leading ONLINE DISCUSSION WORKSHOPS with those with a professional interest in inclusion and/or wellbeing in schools
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
June 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
As part of a research project, I am leading ONLINE DISCUSSION WORKSHOPS with those with a professional interest in inclusion and/or wellbeing in schools
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
As part of a research project, I am leading ONLINE DISCUSSION WORKSHOPS with those with a professional interest in inclusion and/or wellbeing in schools
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
June 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
As part of a research project, I am leading ONLINE DISCUSSION WORKSHOPS with those with a professional interest in inclusion and/or wellbeing in schools
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
Wednesday 9th July at 12:00pm (UK time)
Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm
Thursday 17th July at 10:00am
If you are interested access QR code
Great to see that research is being undertaken in this area, as it is key to ensuring that schools benefit from the expertise and talent of older female school leaders.
Are you a leader or line manager in a Secondary School? Can you help one of our colleagues by completing the survey leedsbeckettpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Great to see that research is being undertaken in this area, as it is key to ensuring that schools benefit from the expertise and talent of older female school leaders.
Happy World Book Day everyone! We have one excited bunny in this family! @jamiesmart.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Happy World Book Day everyone! We have one excited bunny in this family! @jamiesmart.bsky.social
For those of you who are members of the Chartered College of Teaching, my article on 'Topographical Teaching' and Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, was published in the online version of the 'Impact' journal yesterday: my.chartered.college/impact_artic...
Topographical teaching’: A metaphor for professional practice with learners with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties : My College
TRACY EDWARDS, LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY, UK Introduction It has been noted that research into inclusive education has tended to overlook considerations around teaching students with severe learning di...
my.chartered.college
February 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
For those of you who are members of the Chartered College of Teaching, my article on 'Topographical Teaching' and Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, was published in the online version of the 'Impact' journal yesterday: my.chartered.college/impact_artic...
Reposted by Dr Tracy Edwards
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January 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Submitted yesterday. Main points were around meeting children and young people at their actual point of learning, and some suggestions for improving outcomes for those with barriers to learning, including those with SPMLD and those from deprived families.
November 23, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Submitted yesterday. Main points were around meeting children and young people at their actual point of learning, and some suggestions for improving outcomes for those with barriers to learning, including those with SPMLD and those from deprived families.
Dug this fantastic artwork out today, for a session with some initial teacher trainees on Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. Always a privilege to work with her legacy, and reflect on how there are more similarities between children and young people, than there are differences.
November 21, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Dug this fantastic artwork out today, for a session with some initial teacher trainees on Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. Always a privilege to work with her legacy, and reflect on how there are more similarities between children and young people, than there are differences.
Proud of the series of interactive maps I put together on special and inclusive education today, for students on our PG Cert Leading SEN in International Contexts. Applications are still open for our 2024-25 cohort: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/spec...
November 20, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Proud of the series of interactive maps I put together on special and inclusive education today, for students on our PG Cert Leading SEN in International Contexts. Applications are still open for our 2024-25 cohort: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/spec...
Surely these lanyards are in place for the benefit of the individual with a hidden disability. Here, we have a school instead using them for its own perceived benefit: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pupils left 'humiliated' by school's lanyard rules
A school's new rules on lanyards detailing pupils' learning disabilities are met with anger.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Surely these lanyards are in place for the benefit of the individual with a hidden disability. Here, we have a school instead using them for its own perceived benefit: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In this blog, I analyse an episode of the school-based comedy TV show, from the ABC television network, ‘Abbott Elementary’, applying the ideas of the philosopher John Rawls. I had so much fun writing this! @npr.org @quintabrunson.bsky.social www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/blogs/carneg...
John Rawls Difference Principle and Abbott Elementary | Leeds Beckett University
Tracy Edwards, lecturer in the Carnegie School of Education discusses the relationship between Abbot Elementary and John Rawls' difference principle.
www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
October 8, 2024 at 8:44 AM
In this blog, I analyse an episode of the school-based comedy TV show, from the ABC television network, ‘Abbott Elementary’, applying the ideas of the philosopher John Rawls. I had so much fun writing this! @npr.org @quintabrunson.bsky.social www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/blogs/carneg...
Such an inspiring day yesterday, working with our PGCE students before they go off on their SEND placements, which begin today! Best wishes to all of those about to experience practice in SEND departments and special schools!
October 1, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Such an inspiring day yesterday, working with our PGCE students before they go off on their SEND placements, which begin today! Best wishes to all of those about to experience practice in SEND departments and special schools!
Back into writing today, following a few weeks of marking, . Working with a colleague on a book chapter on Maxine's Greene's inspired essay 'Multiple Voices and Multiple Realities' youtu.be/w4Dn1XxXs3s?...
On Being Greene
YouTube video by The Maxine Greene Institute
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September 29, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Back into writing today, following a few weeks of marking, . Working with a colleague on a book chapter on Maxine's Greene's inspired essay 'Multiple Voices and Multiple Realities' youtu.be/w4Dn1XxXs3s?...
Selfies of the week! 1/Silent disco for early career researchers at the Manchester Museum and 2/Exploring our new Carnegie School of Education home on the Headingley campus, Leeds.
September 11, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Selfies of the week! 1/Silent disco for early career researchers at the Manchester Museum and 2/Exploring our new Carnegie School of Education home on the Headingley campus, Leeds.
This week I returned to Oxford Road, Manchester (the street where I was born!) for the 2024 BERA Conf. It's been an inspiring few days of learning, networking, and establishing next steps for developing myself, and the field I research in. Also got to present my paper on 'Topographical Teaching'!
September 11, 2024 at 10:09 PM
This week I returned to Oxford Road, Manchester (the street where I was born!) for the 2024 BERA Conf. It's been an inspiring few days of learning, networking, and establishing next steps for developing myself, and the field I research in. Also got to present my paper on 'Topographical Teaching'!
Gearing up to get up very early on a Sunday, to head straight to this year's British Educational Research Association conference, where I will be attending a workshop on publication. Also looking forward to catching up with Leeds Beckett colleagues and presenting my paper on Wednesday
September 7, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Gearing up to get up very early on a Sunday, to head straight to this year's British Educational Research Association conference, where I will be attending a workshop on publication. Also looking forward to catching up with Leeds Beckett colleagues and presenting my paper on Wednesday
Woke up to this epic news for the sector. RIP Ruth Kelly. www.theguardian.com/education/ar...
Ofsted single-word school ratings to be scrapped immediately
Labour announces end of high-stakes judgments, to be replaced by report cards that grade schools in four categories
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Woke up to this epic news for the sector. RIP Ruth Kelly. www.theguardian.com/education/ar...
Its arrived! In Chapter 4 of this exciting new publication, I unpick some complexities associated with teaching pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties within the KS4 RE classroom. I'm particularly proud of this one! @natre-update.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @mzmarxre.bsky.social
August 28, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Its arrived! In Chapter 4 of this exciting new publication, I unpick some complexities associated with teaching pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties within the KS4 RE classroom. I'm particularly proud of this one! @natre-update.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @mzmarxre.bsky.social