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We have carefully developed 15 unique books and planning that can be used flexibly to support Year 2 reading in a daily 20–30-minute session. Each unit will take about two weeks to complete. The programme has been created with flexibility in mind so that schools can create a reading journey that suits a wide range of contexts.

No, we have designed Routes to Reading with flexibility in mind so that schools can lengthen or shorten the units to teach daily or if preferred fewer days a week. Schools will be provided with easy to access advice and training on how to use the units.

Yes of course! It's a flexible resource designed to be used in a wide range of contexts.

We very much hope that you do, but schools are under no obligation to use our reading offer or any other FFT programmes. It is, however, included in your Year 2 subscription at no extra cost.

Older pupils who need to revisit the Year 2 National Curriculum for Reading may benefit from the programme, however, you might wish to consider the needs of your pupils to make this decision.

You also may want to focus on specific units rather than working through the full year’s content to ensure children make accelerated progress. Please see our other FAQs on scaffolding learning and pupils who have not passed the Phonics Screening Check. Remember, we have a wide range of CPD that cover topics that will also support you.

There are many ways you can adapt the programme to both support and challenge learners. For instance, children who need support can work with a more able partner or teachers can modify the amount and way the materials are presented. Our materials are flexible and freely accessible digitally for teachers to customise. Our training and support provide further advice to those teaching the programme.

We have developed the Routes to Reading programme with a suggested unit order, but schools are able to choose to modify the order in which to teach the units by looking at the scope and sequence.

Yes, you can. The booklist provides a week-by-week overview of the programme content. This helps you decide where to pick up the programme and plan to teach the units that will support the children to develop their reading.