Ms Polly Bolshaw


NameMs Polly Bolshaw
Job titleSenior Lecturer
Research instituteSchool of Humanities and Education Studies

Research outputs

Exploring the transformational impact of international study visits on early childhood studies students

Josephidou, J. and Bolshaw, P. 2017. Exploring the transformational impact of international study visits on early childhood studies students.

Exploring the transformational impact of international study visits on early childhood studies students

Bolshaw, P. and Josephidou, J. 2017. Exploring the transformational impact of international study visits on early childhood studies students.

Exploring children's perceptions of the gendered nature of the early years workforce

Bolshaw, P., Josephidou, J. and O'Connor, S. 2017. Exploring children's perceptions of the gendered nature of the early years workforce.

Where shall we play? How shall we play?

Josephidou, J. and Bolshaw, P. 2017. Where shall we play? How shall we play?

Whole Earth? Developing an early childhood education response

Bolshaw, P. and Kemp, N. 2016. Whole Earth? Developing an early childhood education response.

Whole Earth? Developing an early childhood education response

Kemp, N. and Bolshaw, P. 2016. Whole Earth? Developing an early childhood education response.

Exploring male early childhood studies students’ perceptions of working with young children in terms of a viable career choice

Josephidou, J., Bolshaw, P. and O'Connor, S. 2016. Exploring male early childhood studies students’ perceptions of working with young children in terms of a viable career choice.

Whole Earth?: Developing an early childhood education response

Kemp, N. and Bolshaw, P. 2016. Whole Earth?: Developing an early childhood education response.

New leaders in early years: Making a difference for children in England

Meehan, C., Bolshaw, P. and Hadfield, E. 2015. New leaders in early years: Making a difference for children in England.

New leaders in early years (NLEY): making a difference for children in England

Meehan, C. and Bolshaw, P. 2012. New leaders in early years (NLEY): making a difference for children in England.

From weeds to tiny flowers: Rethinking the place of the youngest children outdoors

Kemp, N., Josephidou, J. and Bolshaw, P. 2023. From weeds to tiny flowers: Rethinking the place of the youngest children outdoors. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.

Understanding the media in young children’s lives: An introduction to the key debates

Bolshaw, P. and Josephidou, J. 2022. Understanding the media in young children’s lives: An introduction to the key debates. Oxon Routledge.

Where measurement stops: A review of systematic reviews exploring international research evidence on the impact of staff qualification levels in ECEC on the experiences of, and outcomes for, children and families. A TACTYC funded report.

Josephidou, J., Rodriguez-Leon, L., Bennett, S., Bolshaw, P., Musgrave, J. and Rix, J. 2021. Where measurement stops: A review of systematic reviews exploring international research evidence on the impact of staff qualification levels in ECEC on the experiences of, and outcomes for, children and families. A TACTYC funded report. TACTYC.

Understanding gender and early childhood: an introduction to the key debates.

Josephidou, J. and Bolshaw, P. 2020. Understanding gender and early childhood: an introduction to the key debates. Oxon Routledge.

Education for sustainability in early childhood education: sustainability transformation through collaboration

Kemp, N. and Bolshaw, P. 2020. Education for sustainability in early childhood education: sustainability transformation through collaboration. in: Prioritizing Sustainability Education: A Comprehensive Approach Abingdon Routledge. pp. 161-175

Introducing research in early childhood

Bolshaw, P. and Josephidou, J. 2018. Introducing research in early childhood. London SAGE.

Inclusive policy and practice

O'Connor, S. and Bolshaw, P. 2018. Inclusive policy and practice. in: Powell, S. and Smith, K. (ed.) An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies London SAGE. pp. 187-196

New leaders in early years: making a difference for children in England

Meehan, C., Bolshaw, P. and Hadfield, E. 2017. New leaders in early years: making a difference for children in England. Early Child Development and Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2017.1324436

Learning to be literate

Bolshaw, P. 2017. Learning to be literate. in: Ritchie, C. (ed.) Exploring Children’s Learning 3-11 Oxon Routledge. pp. 126-139

Developing the professional identity of vocationally trained students in university - experiences with action research on the Foundation Degree 'Professional Studies in Early Years'

Bolshaw, P. 2015. Developing the professional identity of vocationally trained students in university - experiences with action research on the Foundation Degree 'Professional Studies in Early Years'. in: Maier-Hofer, C. (ed.) Angewandte Kindheitswissenschaften: Eine Einführung in das Paradigma Heidelberg, Germany Springer. pp. 107-132
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