Liz Lefroy
Senior Lecturer In Social Care/Participation Coordinator
A graduate of Durham, Bristol and Keele Universities, I worked in education and social care in both statutory and third sectors in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Berkshire, and Shropshire before joining Wrexham University in 2006.
As a senior lecturer, my practice, both in teaching and writing, has centred in developing communities of learning embedded in the principles of participation and coproduction. My collaboration with, and facilitation of, the Outside In group of individuals and carers with lived experience of health and social care services has been the essence of this practice.
Research Interests
Coproduction, creativity and social work education.
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ghost Particles, Fred D'Aguiar;Liz Lefroy |
Other Publication |
| 2023 | Applying the Principles of Coproduction, Social Work in Wales. Liz Lefroy |
Book Chapter |
| 2023 | Festival in a Book - a celebration of Wenlock Poetry Festival, Carol Ann Duffy;Andrew Motion;Andrew McMillan;Gillian Clarke;Imtiaz Dharker;etc |
Other Publication |
| 2021 | GREAT MASTER / small boy, Liz Lefroy |
Other Publication |
Honors and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WU Above and Beyond Staff Awards | Wrexham University |
| 2020 | Social Care Accolade | Social Care Wales |
| 2020 | Above and Beyond Award | Wrexham Glyndwr University |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function |
|---|---|
| Authors Licensing and Collecting Society | Distribution of library lending rights income, etc. |
| Higher Education Academy | Fellow |
| Writing West Midlands | Literature Development Agency |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject | From/To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol University | PGCE | Education - secondary | 1988 - 1989 |
| Durham University | BA Hons | History | 1983 - 1986 |
| Keele University | MA | Creative Writing | 2009 - 2011 |
| Keele University | MA | Psychology | 1995 - 1998 |
Teaching Interests
Coproduction, creativity and participation, participation in social work education, collaborative learning, values and ethics for social care, poetry and social care.
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Creative Practice | SWK609 |
| Conflicts and Dilemmas | SWK519 |
| Foundations of Coproduction | SWK411 |
| Research for Social Work Practice | SWK523 |