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Professor Rhona Stainthorp from the 澳门六合彩开奖记录's Institute of Education has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours for her services to education. Professor Stainthorp is a leading expert on reading development and difficulties and has made significant contributions to reading education research and policy, particularly around the use of phonics.

Over her distinguished career, Professor Stainthorp has authored over 100 publications on reading development, reading difficulties, and approaches to teaching reading. Her work has shed light on the critical role of phonological and phonemic skills in learning to read. She has been a vocal advocate for research-informed reading instruction, emphasizing the importance of systematic synthetic phonics as part of a rich literacy curriculum.

In addition to her scholarly work, Professor Stainthorp has advised policymakers and practitioners on evidence-based reading instruction. She served on the advisory group for the phonics screening check introduced in England in 2012. Her expertise has shaped initial teacher training and professional development in reading pedagogy.

Professor Stainthorp has also advised educational media producers, including the BBC, on content that supports children’s literacy. She is one of the University Orators for graduations, at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.

Professor Stainthorp said: “This is a totally unexpected honour. 

“I have spent the majority of my working life at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 and before that at Bulmershe College of Higher Education which merged with the University in 1989.  The opportunities the University has given me for engaging in applied research into the learning and teaching of reading and writing have been immeasurable.