Pupils who take part in the Key Stage 2 (KS2) Reading Fluency Project make exceptional progress in a short space of time.

Over 600 pupils have taken part in the project.

In just 8 weeks, pupils make on average 1 year and 6 months progress in reading comprehension age and gain an increase in accuracy of 11 months.*  

*as measured by the YARC assessment tool

Additionally, schools nationally have attended the 1-day training event and are implementing the project strategies with their pupils.

Pupils typically demonstrate the following changes in reading behaviour after engaging in the Key Stage 1 (KS1) Reading Fluency Project :

• increased stamina: pupils are able to read more text for a longer period whilst retaining understanding;
• increased accuracy: pupils make fewer substitutions, omissions, mispronunciations, and additions when reading a ‘cold’ text;
• increased enjoyment: pupils read more and are more willing to explore a wider range of literature;
• increased confidence: pupils tackle challenging texts with greater willingness and show improved tenacity in teasing out meaning;
• increased engagement: pupils offer more extended contributions in group discussions about challenging texts.
• increased motivation: pupils choose to read and are keen to share their reading with others at home and at school