Get Results with Guided Reading

This recorded training, captured from a live event (approx. 2 hours), is designed for KS1 and KS2 teachers and Teaching Assistants who want to strengthen Guided Reading practice and maximise its impact on pupil progress. Guided Reading is most effective when it is purposeful, well-organised and rooted in strong assessment. This course unpicks what really makes the difference in Guided Reading, providing clarity on structure, text choice and teaching strategies that genuinely improve comprehension and outcomes. You’ll explore Guided Reading as an instructional approach, where pupils read independently while teachers provide targeted support through precise teaching, discussion and active strategies. The focus is on moving beyond over-reliance on questioning and towards approaches that promote deep understanding and engagement. In this training, you will: ✔ Learn how to choose the right texts to challenge and support pupils effectively. ✔ Explore timetabling and organisation models that make Guided Reading manageable and impactful. ✔ Understand the effective teaching sequence for Guided Reading and why it supports progress. ✔ See KS1 and KS2 classroom examples brought to life. ✔ Examine the role of assessment in targeting teaching within Guided Reading. ✔ Develop strategies for promoting comprehension, including alternatives to traditional questioning. Classroom impact ✔ Deliver purposeful, well-structured Guided Reading sessions. ✔ Improve pupil engagement and reading comprehension. ✔ Use assessment to target teaching more precisely. ✔ Ensure Guided Reading time leads to measurable progress. This practical, evidence-informed training supports schools to refine Guided Reading practice so that every session counts — improving comprehension, confidence and progress for all pupils.