Guided reading
Develop comprehension and fluecy through guided reading
Guided reading, sometimes called group reading, is a fantastic way for children to progress as readers and to develop their comprehension skills and reading fluency. It works best when the books are well matched to the children's reading level.
Explore our diverse range of levelled reading books and get expert advice to support your guided reading sessions.
Latest guidance and expert support for guided reading
Make guided reading work for every child in every year group with our guide to grouping your class.
Watch a webinar on the role of levelled books in supporting reading progress and encouraging reading for pleasure.
Watch a webinar full of practical advice on developing reading fluency.
Key literacy priorities to support guided reading
Advice and resources to help you embed comprehension skills at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Everything you need to know about Oxford Reading Levels and how they help children to read.
Resources and expert insights to help build reading fluency in your pupils.
Resources for guided reading
A digital reading service that allows you to monitor and support each child’s personal reading and comprehension progress, from age 4-11.
A finely levelled reading collection which can be used flexibly for guided, whole-class and (from Year 2) independent reading.
Fully decodable books that support reading fluency, with an emphasis on vocabulary
Our team are on hand to help you get the very best out of the reading resources you already have in your school and identify any gaps there might be in your current provision.