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Reading Beyond Decoding: Teaching Comprehension in Primary School

Audience: SLT, English Subject Lead, Writing Lead, MAT Lead and Class Teachers
Venue: Microsoft Teams Price: £75pp (+VAT)

Do you want to develop effective comprehension teaching that moves beyond answering questions and helps pupils think deeply, construct meaning and become confident, independent readers?

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand how reading comprehension develops beyond accurate decoding

  • Explore the barriers that prevent some pupils from constructing meaning from texts

  • Develop teaching approaches that promote deep thinking and genuine understanding

  • Use discussion, questioning and vocabulary instruction to strengthen comprehension

  • Move beyond task-driven comprehension activities towards meaningful reading experiences

  • Support pupils to become active, reflective and independent readers

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