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Yinka Olusoga biography

Yinka Olusoga is a British academic, writer, and former primary school teacher. She is known for her work in the field of education, particularly focusing on early childhood education and the history of childhood. Olusoga has contributed to research and projects that explore the experiences of children and families, as well as the development of educational practices in the UK.

Olusoga has worked as a lecturer in education at the University of Sheffield, where her research interests include the history of play, childhood, and schooling. She has been involved in projects that examine the lives of children in the past, including the “Children at the Margins” project, which investigates the experiences of children who have been marginalised in educational settings.

In addition to her academic work, Olusoga has contributed to educational resources and publications aimed at supporting teachers and practitioners. She has also participated in public engagement activities, sharing insights from her research with wider audiences.

Yinka Olusoga was a contributor to the book Children, Childhood and Cultural Heritage, published in 2012.