In this post, Year 2 student (2025-2026), Vicki Wright writes about what led her to the BA Childhood Practice programme at Edinburgh University through her experience advocating for her own children and developing a passion for supporting children with additional support needs. What began as an intimidating leap into academia has changed her into […]

      It is never too late to follow your dreams! Meet one of our newest students — Kadriye Arberk, who is about to start an exciting new chapter in her life studying BA Childhood Practice at the Moray House School of Education and Sport. We could not be more proud to welcome her […]

In this post, our student, Elaine Yan reflects on how working with children with Additional Support Needs has changed their understanding of education, patience and what it truly means to support a child. Elaine explores how small moments of progress, inclusive practice and genuine human connection lie at the heart of working with children with […]

  In this post, our Year 3 student, Amy Grant explores why vaccination remains one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting young children from serious infectious diseases, and how Scotland’s NHS immunisation programme continues to make a real difference in the lives of families across the country. Amy also examines the challenges […]

    In this post, our third-year student (2025-2026), Elaine Yan, shares her remarkable journey from a difficult childhood in Hong Kong to building a new life in Scotland. Now studying full-time while working in a primary school, Elaine reflects on her passion for supporting children with Additional Support Needs in early years and her […]

In this post, our Year 3 (2025-2026) student, Amy Grant,  shares her inspiring journey from struggling at school to studying for a BA in Childhood Practice at the University of Edinburgh while working full-time. She reflects honestly on the challenges, the support that made a difference, and why she now believes university is for everyone,  […]

Authors: Dr Sabina Savadova and Professor Rosie Flewitt Teaching Fellow in Childhood Studies and Practice/Professor of Early Childhood Communication   Disclaimer: This post was originally posted on Children and Young People Research Hub’s Blog here. Most young children start interacting with digital technologies from birth as families’ daily practices have increasingly become mediated by digital […]

          Welcome to the BA Childhood Practice Blog Welcome! We’re delighted you’ve found your way to our blog, a space created and maintained by the team behind the BA Childhood Practice programme at Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. This blog is where we share insights and […]