The KS4 Reading Fluency Project rapidly improves fluency and comprehension for students below expected reading standards. Extensively trialled strategies - modelled expert reading, echo reading, and engaging texts - deliver strong gains. Over 8 weeks (2 × 30 min teacher-led sessions/week), students typically make 2 years 8 months progress, becoming more confident, enthusiastic, and engaged readers with positive attitudes toward reading. The project establishes best practice in KS4 fluency support and includes high-quality CPD: Online Training Day: independent pre-recorded content (9–11am, accessible from induction) + live webinars (Sessions 2 & 3, 11am–3pm) Early Project Twilight Webinar Early Project online coaching Final Project Twilight Webinar (Live sessions recorded) Cost: teachers (one or both deliver) + 1 project lead (e.g., English lead/SLT). Optional extra cost: SECONDARY YARC pack (Age 11–16) from GL Assessment for pre/post data; alternatives allowed.
Learning outcomes
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
For KS4, we recommend schools purchase the SECONDARY YARC pack Age 11-16 (order direct from GL Assessment) but this is not mandatory.
KS4 schools may choose to use a different form of data pre and post collection.
