We understand the vital role that fluency plays in any child’s reading and learning journey as a whole, so we will walk you through what our programme entails and how it can greatly benefit your child’s learning experience.

Fluency is the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. It involves not only recognising words but also understanding them in context and being able to read smoothly and naturally. Our Reading for Fluency Programme focuses on developing this crucial skill in your child.

Before we get stuck in, you might be wondering why our Reading for Fluency and Comprehension classes are taught separately seeing as they both involve reading. This might make sense for someone who has mastered both skills, but for anyone who is still struggling to read fluently, comprehending text at the same time will only present another level of challenge for them.

Separating our Reading for Fluency classes from our Comprehension classes allows us to focus on each skill with greater depth and specificity, maximizing the effectiveness of our instruction. Here’s why we’ve chosen this approach:

1. Targeted Instruction: Fluency and comprehension are distinct skills that require different instructional approaches. By offering separate classes for each skill, we can tailor our instruction to target the specific needs and challenges associated with fluency and comprehension separately. This allows us to provide more focused and targeted support to help your child develop each skill to its fullest potential.
2. Progressive Learning: Our programme is designed to scaffold learning in a progressive manner, with each skill building upon the foundation laid by the previous skill. By separating fluency and comprehension classes, we can ensure that your child has the opportunity to master each skill before moving on to the next level of complexity. This progressive approach helps to prevent overwhelm and frustration, allowing your child to experience success at each stage of their learning journey.
3. Time Allocation: Fluency and comprehension are both essential components of reading proficiency, but they require different amounts of time and attention to master. By offering separate classes, we can allocate the appropriate amount of time to each skill based on its importance and complexity. This ensures that your child receives the focused instruction and practice they need to develop fluency and comprehension skills effectively.
4. Differentiated Instruction: Every child learns at their own pace and has unique strengths and areas for growth. Separating our classes allows us to provide differentiated instruction that meets the individual needs of each student. This means that your child can receive targeted support and practice tailored to their specific fluency and comprehension goals, maximizing their learning potential.

In summary, separating our Reading for Fluency classes from our Comprehension classes allows us to provide more targeted, progressive, and differentiated instruction to help your child develop both skills to their fullest potential. By focusing on each skill separately, we can ensure that your child receives the support and practice they need to become confident and proficient readers.