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Before the Year 8 Reading Assessment Arrives: What We're Seeing in KS3

Before the Year 8 Reading Assessment Arrives: What We're Seeing in KS3

Before the Year 8 Reading Assessment Arrives: What We're Seeing in KS3Dr Marion Long
Published on: 12/07/2026

Reading fluency isn't just speed. Discover the invisible barriers behind Year 7 & 8 reading gaps, and a rhythm-based way to close them.

Reading Fluency
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Rhythm Blocks: The gap between effortful reading and reading well

Rhythm Blocks: The gap between effortful reading and reading well

Rhythm Blocks: The gap between effortful reading and reading wellDr Marion Long
Published on: 05/07/2026

Some children decode every word and still can’t read for meaning. A rhythm block is the hidden barrier, with five visible signs, Addressing a rhythm block is a gentler way to close the gap.

Phonemic AwarenessReading Fluency
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The Smallest Step, The Liveliest Ten Minutes

The Smallest Step, The Liveliest Ten Minutes

The Smallest Step, The Liveliest Ten MinutesDr Marion Long
Published on: 14/06/2026

For the school leader looking for one joyful thing that reaches struggling readers without adding load.

Reading music
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After the Phonics Screening Check and SATs are Done: What rhythm-based intervention offers children, who need targeted support.

After the Phonics Screening Check and SATs are Done: What rhythm-based intervention offers children, who need targeted support.

After the Phonics Screening Check and SATs are Done: What rhythm-based intervention offers children, who need targeted support.Dr Marion Long
Published on: 08/06/2026

For the children who didn't pass the phonics check — and the Year 7s arriving in September still waiting.

Phonemic AwarenessReading music
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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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