Comprehension
Support to embed comprehension skills at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Good comprehension requires a range of different knowledge and skills – children need a clear understanding of text structures, a broad vocabulary, excellent inference skills, and strong reading stamina.
Read on for advice and resources to help you embed these comprehension skills at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, so that your children develop a real love of reading and build their confidence for the reading comprehension SATs paper.
Latest guidance and expert support for comprehension
Achieving the ‘teaching’ of comprehension strategies quickly
Read a blog on the key takeaways from the DfE Reading Framework, including guidance on comprehension.
Developing effective comprehension strategies and skills
Read a blog on how Oxford Reading Buddy encourages and supports the use of comprehension strategies and skills.
Why junior reading fluency really matters
Read a blog on how fluency is closely connected to comprehension.
Comprehension as an outcome, not a skill to practise
Read a blog on how closely Read Write Inc. aligns to the most recent Reading Framework.
Fluency: the bridge between phonics and comprehension
Resources and expert insights to help build reading fluency in your pupils.
NEW! Read Write Inc. Comprehension: 6 new modules
Discover 6 new modules for Read Write Inc. Comprehension, a 20-week programme to follow Read Write Inc. Phonics.
Inspiring KS1 and KS2 comprehension resources
Oxford Reading Buddy
A digital reading service that will transform reading and comprehension for children aged 4-11.
Read Write Inc. Comprehension
A 20-week programme that provides a stepping stone from Read Write Inc. Phonics onto KS2 literacy programmes.
Project X Comprehension Express
Cover 10 essential comprehension strategies in 10 weeks for comprehension success.
Nelson Comprehension
Step-by-step teaching of key comprehension skills for Years 1–6/P2–7.
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