Getting the kids to read

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Getting the kids to read

About this webinar

Since reading for pleasure was included in the National Curriculum in 2013, its profile has risen exponentially.

This webinar will explore the key theoretical frameworks that underpin early reading and the links between developing reading fluency and instilling reading for pleasure; both key, national priorities.

Drawing on the research from Professor Teresa Cremin, this session will present the latest thinking that will contribute to developing a whole-school reading strategy.

"In short, reading can achieve something teachers and policymakers have been attempting for decades: to lessen or even eliminate the impact of early life disadvantage." (DfE 2021)

Webinar aims

This session aims to equip teachers with a secure knowledge and understanding of the research that supports effective early reading strategies and contributes to building an active reading community in your school.

Key takeaways

• Understanding of the components of early reading
• Strategies to improve fluency
• Approaches to transforming your students from passive to active readers
• How to build a reading community

About the speaker

Kat Kinshaw has worked in the Primary Education sector for around 25 years. She has held posts as class teacher in every phase as well as successful headship, LA advising and MAT leadership experience.

Kat is currently a senior lecturer on the Teach First programme, delivering academic content to Early Years and Primary trainees nationally. Kat has a passion for empowering teachers to make positive change in the sector through research-informed classroom practice. 

About this series

BSUEd Insights is a monthly CPD series for education practitioners on a range of topics.