Reading ability among pupils is one of the biggest indicators of future success. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss how teachers can support struggling pupils improve their reading. How can you use challenging texts with pupils without switching them off?

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Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Episode 204: Helping struggling readers