The KS2 Reading Fluency Project is designed to swiftly improve reading fluency and comprehension of those pupils who have entered Year 4, 5 or Year 6 working below the expected standard in reading. The project strategies have been trialled extensively and have had a powerful effect on reading achievement for the vast majority of pupils, in turn supporting them to develop more positive views about reading.
Over the eight-week period, target pupils receive two 20 minute teacher-led sessions each week. Using the key strategies of modelled expert reading and echo reading, alongside challenging text selection, pupils have been shown to make dramatic progress across an eight-week intervention period. Pupils make on average 2 years and 3 months progress* during the intervention period and have a more positive relationship with books; are more enthusiastic, confident readers with an increased understanding and engagement with texts.
Teachers and leads will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement the project successfully to support those dysfluent pupils.
Teachers and leads will be able to share this learning with colleagues to ensure that improved progress is secured for more pupils beyond the initial project pupil group
In addition, schools will be asked to purchase assessment materials (if they are not already used in school), which will support in judging the impact of the project.
