Laura de-la-Hay
Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education: Science
Secondary and Post Compulsory Education
email: l.de-la-hay@worc.ac.uk
Laura de-la-Hay is currently a Senior Secondary PGCE Lecturer at the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥, having joined in 2024. Her professional background includes a prior career as a secondary school teacher and Key Stage 3 (KS3) lead at a Worcester high school. With extensive practical experience in the classroom, Laura has gained a wealth of ideas and teaching strategies that she is keen to share with trainee teachers.
Laura holds a National Professional Qualification (NPQ) in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD), highlighting her commitment to supporting the professional growth of teachers. Her specific areas of interest lie in Assessment for Learning (AfL) and teacher development. Laura has served as a PGCE mentor for six years and has experience as a mentor for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), contributing to the support system for educators at various stages of their careers. Laura focuses on sharing her experiences and insights in a neutral and approachable manner to contribute to the academic community
Qualifications
- MA Education (Working towards)
- Post Graduate Certificate Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Working towards)
- PGCE Secondary Science with SEND – ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ 2014
- Biology BSc. Hons – ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ 2012
- National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD)- LLSE 2023
Teaching & Research
Teaching Interests
Assessment for learning (AfL), Adaptive teaching, special educational needs (SEN), building relationships with students
Research Interests
Assessment for learning (AFL), mental health and wellbeing, inclusive education, curriculum design