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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
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

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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