Claudine Bowyer-Crane is Professor of Education in the School of Education at the University of Sheffield. She has a PhD in Psychology from the University of York. Claudine’s research focuses primarily on children’s reading and language development, particularly in the early years, with a focus on the design and evaluation of interventions to support children who struggle to develop these skills. Claudine’s current research is looking at the impact of the disruptions caused by the pandemic on children’s language, socioemotional and educational outcomes.