Independent reading
Building reading fluency and confidence
The 2023 Reading Framework makes multiple references to ‘Reading Miles’ and makes clear that, after phonics instruction, providing as many opportunities as possible for children to read is the single most important and beneficial thing that schools can do. Reading independently helps children build fluency and become self-reliant readers.
Take a look at our rich and diverse range of books and expert support to help you motivate children to become independent readers.
Latest guidance and expert support for independent reading
Key takeaways from the DfE Reading Framework
Find out why it’s not just about reading for pleasure; it’s about reading a LOT.
Just keep reading
Watch a Readerful Episode with reading for pleasure advocate James Clements who shares his handy tips on how to keep children reading.
Encourage pupils to read for pleasure
Listen to a podcast from leading literacy experts on how you can grow a reading culture in your classroom.
Key literacy priorities to support independent reading
Unlock reading fluency
Resources and expert insights to help build reading fluency in your pupils.
Raise a Reader
Expert support, practical resources and inspiring books, to help every child and young person become a lifelong reader.
Start a book club
Our guide to setting up a book club in your school.
Resources for independent reading
Readerful
A new reading library full of all the ingredients that motivate more children to read more.
Oxford Reading Buddy
A digital reading service that makes reading interactive, motivating and engaging for children aged 4-11.
TreeTops levelled reading books
Expertly levelled quality stories and non-fiction from best-selling children’s authors for Key Stage 2.
Oxford Children’s Books
Fantastic fiction and non-fiction for children of all ages.
Find your reading resources
Find your reading resources
Book a free reading review
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.
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