Management Information Sheet
EEF trial of HFL Education's KS2 Reading Fluency Project
For schools who will a Year 6 cohort in September 2024, there is an opportunity to benefit from taking part in an Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) trial of HFL Education's KS2 Reading Fluency Project. The project is a targeted 8-week intervention delivered by teachers for 20 minutes, twice a week. It is designed to improve reading comprehension for pupils identified as working below age-related expectations in reading in upper Key Stage 2
The (EEF) identified developing reading fluency as a high impact approach in their KS2 Literacy Guidance Report. Given the importance of reading comprehension and the promise of the KS2 Reading Fluency Project, the EEF has commissioned an efficacy trial to understand the impact of this approach on pupils. The funding for this programme and evaluation is from the DfE's Accelerator Fund, which aims to expand the use of evidence-based programmes.
HFL Education are looking to recruit 180 schools to take part in the evaluation, taken on a first come first served basis.
If you would like to find out more, visit HFL Education KS2 Reading Fluency Project: EEF trial webpage and/or complete an Expression of Interest form to register your interest in taking part in the trial.
HFL Education are running a free-to-attend EEF trial information webinar 17 January 2024 - 4.00-4.45pm.
Please follow the link below to book your place:
KS2 Reading Fluency Project: Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) trial - information webinar (hfleducation.org)
If you have any questions about the trial, please email readingfluency.eef@hfleducation.org