Christopher Such - Reading Fluency: Theory into Practice

Reading Fluency: Theory into PracticeDeveloping pupils' reading fluency is an essential component of supporting them to become capable, confident readers. This session will discuss:

• Frameworks for understanding reading
• The role of word recognition and language in reading fluency
• Practical classroom strategies to develop pupils' reading fluency
• The value of reading fluency assessments as part of a systematic approach to addressing barriers to reading

Christopher Such is the author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading and Primary Reading Simplified. He is an experienced teacher, school leader and consultant, who delivers professional development for schools, trusts and ITT providers on the subject of evidence-informed reading, mathematics teaching and curriculum development. He also works part-time as a member of Ambition Institute’s learning design team where he co-designed their NPQ in Leading Literacy.

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