The power of early intervention in reading
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The power of an intensive reading programme for struggling readers in Year 1 and 2: A case study from the Apex Project

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References
Early literacy impact on long(er) term outcomes part 1 and 2:
Beynon, K. (2023). Early literacy skills and long(er) term outcomes: part one - FFT Education Datalab. View
Beynon, K. (2023). Early literacy skills and long(er) term outcomes: part two - FFT Education Datalab. View
FFT Reading intervention Programme Impact:
Bibby, A., Charman, P., Fischer M., and Hilton, E. FFT Tutoring Data Impact Report: 2021 – 2022. View
Ross, S. M., Laurenzano, M., & Madden, N. A. (2017). An evaluation of the Lightning Squad computer-assisted small group tutoring program on the reading achievement of disadvantaged students in grades 1-3. Center for Research and Reform in Education Johns Hopkins University.
Xue Wang, Amanda Neitzel & Nancy Madden (2024): Lightning Squad: Assessing the Dosage Effect of Computer-Assisted Tutoring with Cooperative Learning for Struggling Readers, Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk (JESPAR), DOI: 10.1080/10824669.2024.2388242
Special Educational Needs and season of birth:
Campbell, T. (2021). Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within the English primary school system: What can disproportionalities by season of birth contribute to understanding processes behind attributions and (lack of) provisions? View
Disadvantage Gap:
Education Policy Institute. (n.d.). Annual Report 2024. View
Thomson, D. (2022). The Importance of Early Literacy - FFT Education Datalab. View
Thomson, D. (2024). How attainment gaps in literacy change over time - FFT Education Datalab. View
Reading Fluency:
Fischer, M. Hilton, E. and Thomson, D. (2024) Low oral reading fluency at the end of Key Stage 1. View
Hilton, E., Fischer, M., Charman, P., Plaister, N., Thomson, D., and Rastle, K. (2024). Measuring reading fluency during primary education. View