Leitch was presented with his honorary doctorate in education in front of hundreds of students at one of the University’s graduation ceremonies at UEL’s Docklands campus.
He told the students from the School of Education and Communities, ‘As someone who is normally not shy in coming forward – I’ve spent the last decade plus arguing with politicians and policy makers – but I have to tell you when I received this invitation I was absolutely speechless, so thank you.’
Along with growing the Early Years Alliance’s (EYA) membership, Leitch has led numerous campaigns including ‘Rewind on Ratios’, which contributed to the then Government reversing its plans to relax adult: child ratios in settings.
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