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Breaking the cycle: Why inclusive education and early intervention are the keys to justice in schools

Breaking the cycle: Why inclusive education and early intervention are the keys to justice in schools

Breaking the cycle: Why inclusive education and early intervention are the keys to justice in schoolsDr Marion Long
Published on: 26/10/2025

Discover why inclusive education and early intervention are essential for breaking the cycle of inequity in schools. explore how compassion, collaboration and evidence-based support can create lasting educational justice for every child.

Phonemic AwarenessExecutive Functions
Inclusive Reading Fluency: A Research-Based Way to Track Progress in Reading Fluency

Inclusive Reading Fluency: A Research-Based Way to Track Progress in Reading Fluency

Inclusive Reading Fluency: A Research-Based Way to Track Progress in Reading FluencyDr Marion Long
Published on: 19/10/2025

This is the story behind the Rhythm for Reading Fluency Tracker. Learn how rhythm influences phonemic awareness, syntax, and comprehension, and how schools can use fluency tracking to create more equitable learning environments.

Reading Fluency
Rhythm and Reading: Strengthening Executive Functions and Fluency in Every Classroom

Rhythm and Reading: Strengthening Executive Functions and Fluency in Every Classroom

Rhythm and Reading: Strengthening Executive Functions and Fluency in Every ClassroomDr Marion Long
Published on: 13/10/2025

Discover how rhythm strengthens reading fluency, executive functions, and phonemic awareness. Learn why rhythm-based CPD helps teachers support inclusion and confidence through previously researched professional learning.

Reading Fluency
'Credible research' and real change in schools

'Credible research' and real change in schools

'Credible research' and real change in schoolsDr Marion Long
Published on: 05/10/2025

In this reflective post, Marion draws on her own journey from experienced teacher to researcher and unpacks what 'real research' in schools really means: evidence grounded in reality, triangulated, and strengthened through scrutiny.

Executive FunctionsReading music

How rhythm defines

phonemic awareness

“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher

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