Focus on Fluency in the Primary Classroom

This recorded training session  is designed for Reception, KS1 and KS2 teachers and Teaching Assistants, and is also highly relevant for English and Reading Leaders. It provides a clear, practical exploration of reading fluency and its vital role in reading comprehension and pupil enjoyment of texts. Recorded CPD | Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes Reading fluency goes beyond accurate word reading. Fluent readers read with appropriate pace, expression and understanding, allowing them to focus on meaning rather than decoding. When fluency is weak, comprehension suffers — even when pupils can read the words on the page. This makes explicit teaching of fluency an essential component of effective reading instruction. This course supports teachers and TAs to understand what fluency really is, why it matters across the primary phase, and how to teach it effectively through practical, classroom-ready strategies. The approaches explored are suitable for whole-class teaching, guided reading and targeted intervention. In this training, you will: ✔ Develop a clear understanding of reading fluency and its components. ✔ Explore the link between fluency, comprehension and reading enjoyment. ✔ Learn practical strategies to build fluency in Reception, KS1 and KS2. ✔ Gain ideas for teaching fluency in whole class, group and individual reading sessions. ✔ Support pupils to read with confidence, accuracy and expression Classroom impact ✔ Improve reading comprehension through stronger fluency. ✔ Support struggling readers more effectively. ✔ Increase pupils’ confidence and enjoyment of reading. ✔ Embed fluency as a core part of reading instruction. This focused, evidence-informed training empowers staff to place reading fluency at the heart of literacy teaching, ensuring pupils can read not just accurately — but with understanding and pleasure.