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Understanding the Knowledge, Application and Impact of Physical Development in the Early Years in Wales
✓ Fully Funded
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🎓 Education
🎓 Public Policy
🎓 Sociology
funded PhD
public policy
mixed methods
Wales
early childhood education
early years
physical development
physical literacy
Fully funded PhD at Cardiff Metropolitan University exploring how physical development is understood, applied, and experienced in early years settings across Wales.
Project Description
This collaborative PhD, led by Cardiff Metropolitan University in partnership with Early Years Wales, will explore practitioner knowledge, practice, and the impact of interventions designed to support children’s physical literacy and holistic development in early childhood settings across Wales.
The project will use a mixed-methods approach including:
a Wales-wide survey
co-produced interventions with practitioners, parents, and educators
evaluation of community- and school-based interventions
The research aims to inform:
early years practice
training
policy
outcomes in physical, cognitive, and emotional development, especially in areas of social deprivation
Entry Requirements
Qualifications or experience equivalent to a UK honours degree at first or upper second-class level, or a master’s degree
Applicants with non-traditional academic backgrounds are welcome
Applicants with non-traditional academic backgrounds are welcome
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 23/04/26 with all required documents through the Cardiff Metropolitan University research degree scholarships route. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Required documents:
WGSSS Studentship Application Form 2026 Collaborative
Academic CV, maximum two pages
2 academic or professional references
Degree certificates and transcripts
English language proof if required
Application contact:
ESSHResearchdegrees@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and give a short 10-minute presentation.
Required documents:
WGSSS Studentship Application Form 2026 Collaborative
Academic CV, maximum two pages
2 academic or professional references
Degree certificates and transcripts
English language proof if required
Application contact:
ESSHResearchdegrees@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and give a short 10-minute presentation.
Eligibility
UK/Home
EU
International
Supervisor Profile
MH
Mr H Jones
Cardiff Metropolitan University, ardiff School of Education and Social Policy
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