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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

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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