Principal Investigators
Holly is a Professor of Language and Literacy Development at the IoE with research expertise in the area of reading development and difficulties.
Daisy is an Associate Professor in the Psychology of Written Language at the IoE. Her research interests lie in early reading development and she has worked on DfE-funded projects to support the teaching of phonics in Key Stage 1.
Affiliated researchers
Prof Carol Fuller
Carol is a Professor of Sociology of Education at the IoE. Carol grew up in Whitley and created the Marvellous Mums project, a ten-week programme for Mums in Whitley which is designed to empower the participants in all areas of their life.
Community researchers
Rinna Puno-Levett
Before being a mum of two, Rinna taught in the preschool and primary levels for 12 years and acquired her QTS through the University of Reading. Having both Psychology and Education as her background, she jumped at the opportunity of taking a role as Research Assistant for the Whitley Wood Playgroup project to go back to what has been most familiar to her. She loves connecting with people and sharing journeys with other parents.
Elli Walker
Elli is currently working as a Research Assistant for the Institute of Education. She trained as a Primary school teacher at Reading University and taught in the area before having children. She has lived in Whitley for over a decade, and together with Rinna Puno-Levett, set up Whitley Wood Playgroup as part of a project designed to foster a love of storybooks between parents/carers and their children.
Students
Roohul Fatima Syed Razi Husain
Katrina Dayanc
Ish Aa Sujau
Sonal Zahid
Charlotte Moss