Charles Hulme, PhD, is Founder and CEO of OxEd and Assessment, Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Oxford, and the William Golding Senior Research Fellow at Brasenose College. A leading researcher in reading, language, and memory development, his work has shaped our understanding of how phonological and broader language skills support reading acquisition and comprehension.

He co-developed the Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI), now one of the most widely implemented oral-language programs in England, supported by major Department for Education investment. Charles is also co-author of key assessments—including the Phonological Abilities Test, YARC, and Sound Linkage—and numerous influential books on reading development.

His honors include an honorary doctorate from the University of Oslo, the Feitelson Research Award, and the Marion Welchman International Award for contributions to dyslexia research. He is a Fellow of the British Academy, Academia Europaea, and the Academy of Social Sciences.

Professor Maggie Snowling is Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Oxford, Research Fellow, St. John’s College. A qualified clinical psychologist, she was appointed CBE for services to science and the understanding of dyslexia in 2016.  She is a Fellow of the British Academy, Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, and Honorary Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She served as President of St. John’s College, Oxford, 2012-2022.  Since stepping down, she has advised on the DFE’s Reading Framework 2 (2023), is a member of the Speech, Language and Communication in the Early Years Expert Advisory Group, and holds a professorial role at York St. John University.