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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.

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'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
October: The Destination Month for Reading Fluency and Comprehension

October: The Destination Month for Reading Fluency and Comprehension

October: The Destination Month for Reading Fluency and ComprehensionDr Marion Long
Published on: 28/09/2025

Discover why October is the destination month for reading transformation and what to listen for when rhythm strengthens executive functions and fluency halfway through the programme.

Executive FunctionsReading Fluency
Narrowing the September reading gap: Executive functions under pressure

Narrowing the September reading gap: Executive functions under pressure

Narrowing the September reading gap: Executive functions under pressureDr Marion Long
Published on: 21/09/2025

September baselines expose pupils as fast but not fluent, or slow and effortful. Discover how rhythm strengthens executive functions to close the gap.

Executive FunctionsReading Fluency

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“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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