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Expert view: Language development

Professor Rhona Stainthorp explains the important aspects of language in early years of education, and how this can impact learning later on in life.

In this video, Helen meets with Professor Rhona Stainthorp, from the Institute of Education at the University of Reading, where she discusses the important aspects of language in the early years of education, and how this can impact secondary school success for individuals.

The Institute of Education

Our staff are experienced and highly-skilled teachers and researchers who come from the sector.

We work to inspire our students to become reflective, engaged and active citizens, with the resilience and confidence to tackle challenges and shape lives.

Locally, we have well-established partnerships with over 400 schools. Globally, our research, consultancy and other projects extend to countries as varied as China, Jamaica, the USA and Singapore.

The IoE is ranked 12th in the UK for Education (The Guardian University League Table 2020).

If you like to find out a bit more about IoE’s research, the department have created a series of videos featuring research staff answering ‘big questions’ about education.