Laura Holloway

I originally studied for a three-year Initial Teacher Education, specialising in early years.

After qualifying as a primary school teacher, I worked in a number of schools and academies across the West Midlands in the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and led subjects such as music, modern foreign languages, computing and English. I have also held responsibility for teaching students with English as an Additional Language (EAL).

I continue to work as a lead moderator for a local authority, externally moderating Key Stage 1 and 2 teacher assessments in schools to ensure consistency across the borough. 

Following several years in the classroom, I began studying for a Master of Arts in Children’s Literature and applied for the role of Lecturer of Education at University College Birmingham.

I have taught across different programmes since joining the University and, and have a keen interest in pastoral care and nurturing the well-being of students I teach. 

PGCE – Subject, Curriculum and Pedagogy 3-7 and 5-11 pathways 

Teaching Apprenticeships – Subject, Curriculum and Pedagogy 

Primary Education Studies – Early Learning and the Primary Curriculum 

Primary Education Studies – The Developing Learner 2: Understanding Cognition, Language and Behaviour 

Early Childhood Studies – Growth, Learning and Development 

Early Childhood Studies – Nurturing Children’s Health and Wellbeing 

Early Childhood Studies – Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice 

I am interested in assessment and moderation, communication and language and how talking impacts reading and writing, as well as child psychology, particularly behaviour and mental health. 

I am hoping to publish a creative literature piece that I am currently writing. 

Key Stage 1 and 2 Lead Moderator for Solihull Local Authority