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A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.

A meta analysis on the effects of musical training on speech perception

A meta analysis on the effects of musical training on speech perceptionBy: Dr Marion Long Published on: 01/03/2025

It is ten years since the publication of: ‘Does music training enhance literacy skills?’ The authors described a ‘rapidly accumulating body of evidence’ and listed reports of significant associations between musical training and language skills.

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A meta analysis on the effects of musical training on speech perception

Narrowing the Gap: Catch-up or Catch-22?

Narrowing the Gap: Catch-up or Catch-22?By: Dr Marion Long Published on: 26/02/2025

Researchers have found that the importance of motivation increases as the child’s perception of reading difficulty increases. The reverse is also true. This is why reading 'catch-up' can also feel as if it’s a catch-22 situation.

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Narrowing the Gap: Catch-up or Catch-22?

Phonemes mixed with fluency and musical notes

Phonemes mixed with fluency and musical notesBy: Dr Marion Long Published on: 26/11/2024

In the Rhythm for Reading Programme, we introduce the names of musical notes through rapid responses and multi-sensory approaches. In this way, children experience that learning to read in a small group always feels immersive and playful.

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Phonemes mixed with fluency and musical notes

Dancing with Ofsted: First encounters

Dancing with Ofsted: First encountersBy: Dr Marion Long Published on: 04/09/2024

I enjoyed meeting the Executive Head very much. We talked about the Rhythm for Reading programme - how it all began with a group of children who had free music lessons and free school meals. They had been showcased in the school's Ofsted inspection.

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Dancing with Ofsted: First encounters

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“It’s only an hour that they have with your 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.”

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