Laura Oxley
Biographic Data
| ID | 3590719 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Oxley |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Oxley |
| SIGNATURE | OXLEY L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cambridge |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0143-2812 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 47 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Long‐term follow‐up of a randomised controlled trial of a brief home‐based parenting intervention to reduce behavioural problems in young children
BACKGROUND: Behaviour problems are common in childhood and are associated with higher rates of mental health problems, educational and relationship difficulties throughout life. This study assessed whether a Video-feedback Intervention to promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline (VIPP-SD) has sustained benefit 6 years after delivery. It had previously been shown to reduce behavioural problems in children aged 2 and 4 years old. METHODS…
‘They almost seem to revel in their behaviour’
Teachers working in Alternative Provision (AP) settings, for students with additional behaviour needs, are likely to experience working with students with conduct problems. Some students with conduct problems may also present with Callous-Unemotional (CU) traits, such as low empathy and interpersonal callousness. This study explores AP teachers’ experiences of teaching students with these characteristics, as well as aiming to identify the strateg…
Innovative methods to centre children in research
Centring children in play research is fundamental for both children and researchers. It also offers the opportunity to gain important insights that would otherwise remain hidden from view for other beneficiaries of research, such as practitioners, service providers, and policy makers. This paper highlights three projects led by the PEDAL Research Centre over its first decade, all of which incorporate child-centred design, data collection, or co-p…
Moving towards critical democracy
In societies where authoritarian and populist perspectives are on the rise, a focus on the concept of democracy within education can provide a meaningful space to reflect critically on, and disrupt, the status quo. In post-dictatorship Portugal, democracy has become a central symbolic concept within education policy and, in particular, Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy emphasises the importance of democratic citizenship within children’s per…
The impact of student conduct problems on teacher wellbeing following the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic
Given the recruitment and retention crisis within the teaching profession, it is essential that the factors contributing to this are examined. Studies suggest that there has been a general decline in teacher wellbeing since the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic, and student conduct problems are known to be a key negative contributor to poor teacher wellbeing. This study examines how student conduct problems influenced teachers’ wellbeing following t…
Playing with change
The COVID-19 pandemic presented widespread disruption to our day-to-day lives and our ongoing and planned research projects at the PEDAL Centre. As the situation unfolded, it was necessary to rapidly adapt our projects to ensure continuity of work and delivery of outcomes. These adaptations were initially quick-thinking responses to huge challenges; however, upon reflection, it became clear that important lessons would be learned from these exper…
What makes a great teacher during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many assumptions underlying education, including those related to the qualities that are most essential to being an effective teacher. We interviewed 23 state primary and secondary school teachers about what makes a great teacher during a pandemic. Two themes were identified: caring for pupil wellbeing, and dealing with uncertainty. Teachers reported that the need to demonstrate these qualities, while always i…
My brain feels like a browser with 100 tabs open
BackgroundTeaching and caring for pupils during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for many teachers, and its impact on teachers' mental health and well-being (MHWB) should be of great national and international concern.Aim and participantsThis study examines 24 primary and secondary school teachers' MHWB experiences across three time points (April, July, and November 2020) using longitudinal qualitative trajectory analysis.MethodWe used …
Children’s moral rights and UK school exclusions
This article argues that uses of exclusion by schools in the United Kingdom (UK) often violate children’s moral rights. It contends that while exclusion is not inherently incompatible with children’s moral rights, current practice must be reformed to align with them. It concludes that as a non-punitive preventive measure, there may be certain circumstances in schools where it is necessary to exclude a child in order to safeguard the weighty inter…
Global Citizenship
The promotion of 'Global Citizenship' (hereafter GC) has emerged as a goal of schooling in many countries, symbolising a shift away from national towards more global conceptions of citizenship. It currently incorporates a proliferation of approaches and terminologies, mirroring both the diverse conceptions of its nature and the socio-politico contexts within which it is appropriated. This paper seeks to clarify this ambiguity by identifying and m…
Global Citizenship
The promotion of 'Global Citizenship' (hereafter GC) has emerged as a goal of schooling in many countries, symbolising a shift away from national towards more global conceptions of citizenship. It currently incorporates a proliferation of approaches and terminologies, mirroring both the diverse conceptions of its nature and the socio-politico contexts within which it is appropriated. This paper seeks to clarify this ambiguity by identifying and m…
My brain feels like a browser with 100 tabs open
BackgroundTeaching and caring for pupils during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for many teachers, and its impact on teachers' mental health and well-being (MHWB) should be of great national and international concern.Aim and participantsThis study examines 24 primary and secondary school teachers' MHWB experiences across three time points (April, July, and November 2020) using longitudinal qualitative trajectory analysis.MethodWe used …
The impact of student conduct problems on teacher wellbeing following the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic
Given the recruitment and retention crisis within the teaching profession, it is essential that the factors contributing to this are examined. Studies suggest that there has been a general decline in teacher wellbeing since the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic, and student conduct problems are known to be a key negative contributor to poor teacher wellbeing. This study examines how student conduct problems influenced teachers’ wellbeing following t…
Playing with change
The COVID-19 pandemic presented widespread disruption to our day-to-day lives and our ongoing and planned research projects at the PEDAL Centre. As the situation unfolded, it was necessary to rapidly adapt our projects to ensure continuity of work and delivery of outcomes. These adaptations were initially quick-thinking responses to huge challenges; however, upon reflection, it became clear that important lessons would be learned from these exper…
Global Citizenship
The promotion of 'Global Citizenship' (hereafter GC) has emerged as a goal of schooling in many countries, symbolising a shift away from national towards more global conceptions of citizenship. It currently incorporates a proliferation of approaches and terminologies, mirroring both the diverse conceptions of its nature and the socio-politico contexts within which it is appropriated. This paper seeks to clarify this ambiguity by identifying and m…
Children’s moral rights and UK school exclusions
This article argues that uses of exclusion by schools in the United Kingdom (UK) often violate children’s moral rights. It contends that while exclusion is not inherently incompatible with children’s moral rights, current practice must be reformed to align with them. It concludes that as a non-punitive preventive measure, there may be certain circumstances in schools where it is necessary to exclude a child in order to safeguard the weighty inter…
What makes a great teacher during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many assumptions underlying education, including those related to the qualities that are most essential to being an effective teacher. We interviewed 23 state primary and secondary school teachers about what makes a great teacher during a pandemic. Two themes were identified: caring for pupil wellbeing, and dealing with uncertainty. Teachers reported that the need to demonstrate these qualities, while always i…
My brain feels like a browser with 100 tabs open
BackgroundTeaching and caring for pupils during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for many teachers, and its impact on teachers' mental health and well-being (MHWB) should be of great national and international concern.Aim and participantsThis study examines 24 primary and secondary school teachers' MHWB experiences across three time points (April, July, and November 2020) using longitudinal qualitative trajectory analysis.MethodWe used …
Playing with change
The COVID-19 pandemic presented widespread disruption to our day-to-day lives and our ongoing and planned research projects at the PEDAL Centre. As the situation unfolded, it was necessary to rapidly adapt our projects to ensure continuity of work and delivery of outcomes. These adaptations were initially quick-thinking responses to huge challenges; however, upon reflection, it became clear that important lessons would be learned from these exper…
Moving towards critical democracy
In societies where authoritarian and populist perspectives are on the rise, a focus on the concept of democracy within education can provide a meaningful space to reflect critically on, and disrupt, the status quo. In post-dictatorship Portugal, democracy has become a central symbolic concept within education policy and, in particular, Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy emphasises the importance of democratic citizenship within children’s per…
The impact of student conduct problems on teacher wellbeing following the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic
Given the recruitment and retention crisis within the teaching profession, it is essential that the factors contributing to this are examined. Studies suggest that there has been a general decline in teacher wellbeing since the onset of the Covid‐19 pandemic, and student conduct problems are known to be a key negative contributor to poor teacher wellbeing. This study examines how student conduct problems influenced teachers’ wellbeing following t…
‘They almost seem to revel in their behaviour’
Teachers working in Alternative Provision (AP) settings, for students with additional behaviour needs, are likely to experience working with students with conduct problems. Some students with conduct problems may also present with Callous-Unemotional (CU) traits, such as low empathy and interpersonal callousness. This study explores AP teachers’ experiences of teaching students with these characteristics, as well as aiming to identify the strateg…
Innovative methods to centre children in research
Centring children in play research is fundamental for both children and researchers. It also offers the opportunity to gain important insights that would otherwise remain hidden from view for other beneficiaries of research, such as practitioners, service providers, and policy makers. This paper highlights three projects led by the PEDAL Research Centre over its first decade, all of which incorporate child-centred design, data collection, or co-p…
Long‐term follow‐up of a randomised controlled trial of a brief home‐based parenting intervention to reduce behavioural problems in young children
BACKGROUND: Behaviour problems are common in childhood and are associated with higher rates of mental health problems, educational and relationship difficulties throughout life. This study assessed whether a Video-feedback Intervention to promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline (VIPP-SD) has sustained benefit 6 years after delivery. It had previously been shown to reduce behavioural problems in children aged 2 and 4 years old. METHODS…
Sociology (6 works) · Pedagogy (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Pandemic (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Children's Rights and Participation (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (2 works)