Key Stage 2 Reading Fluency Project - Summer 2024

About this course

The KS2 Reading Fluency Project is designed to swiftly improve reading fluency and comprehension of those pupils who have entered Year 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 27 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.

Training Detail

The project incorporates a range of high-quality CPD elements, including:

Project launch on 19th April 2024 09:00-15:00, incorporating of three sessions 

• Session 1 09:00-11:00 - live webinar and self paced eLearning module
• Session 2 11:00-12:30 - live webinar
• Session 3 13:30 - 15:00 - live webinar

Early-project, paired, remote consultancy meeting (two hours)

Please note: live sessions are recorded and will be available to access for one week after delivery.

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. The HFL advisory team will support with analysis at the school visit.

The project cost covers the inclusion of two teachers (who will deliver the sessions) and a project lead (this may be the English subject Leader).

Learning Outcomes

• teachers and leads will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement the project successfully to support those pupils who are working below year group standards in their reading
• 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