News features and engagements
Just some of Sam’s work in the headlines
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The Story of You: Best Start in Life
Introducing ‘The Story of You’ – a powerful new film celebrating the joyful early years of childhood
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Queen’s Reading Room event at Chatsworth
UEL leads Queen’s Reading Room shared reading research
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'Working from home has helped me be a better mum'
Professor Sam Wass says it is healthy for both parents and their children if they can switch off from their day-to-day worries, even if it is for a short period of time
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Brain scans reveal the benefits of reading aloud to someone
Newsround article exploring the benefits of reading aloud.
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UEL Brings Royal Foundation’s Early Years films to life
The University of East London (UEL) is proud to be an early adopter of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s Explainer Series
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Child Online Harms Policy Think Tank
The Child Online Harms Policy Think Tank is an independent, academic initiative dedicated to informing and influencing policy on child online safety
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Today Programme
BBC Radio 4 Today programme Christmas special with Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell Boyce
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BBC Radio London
Sam discuss how the pandemic accentuated existing social divides.
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Today Programme
Sam discusses the latest UK government guidance on screen time for children and young people.
