Fluency is, arguably, an aspect of the Reading curriculum which has not been given enough attention in the last few years.

Yet in many schools, there are a sizeable minority of children who despite being able to decode accurately do not read aloud with sufficient fluency to be able to focus on making sense of the text.

This free CPD session from the experts at FFT will explore the issue and suggest some ways forward to develop children’s reading in this important but under-valued area of learning.

The number of words you know and can use confidently and appropriately has a direct impact on your success as a reader, as well as your ability to express and communicate your ideas to others.

This is a recognised truth, however the school system in the UK and other countries is largely unsuccessful in bridging the word gap that exists already by the time children start school.

This free CPD session will explore some of the ways that we can promote a vocabulary-rich environment and curriculum in our schools.

How can we best support our struggling readers, and what are the expectations for those children who are struggling to meet age-related standards in reading?

In line with researched practice and advice given in the DfE Reading Framework, this session will include recommendations on effective day-to-day practice from the perspective of a practitioner working with struggling readers.

The free CPD session will consider other factors that contribute to the need for intervention, with a particular focus on the impact of missed learning as a result of recent school shutdowns.