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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 5h

In Conversation with Carole Herman: Executive director of the Association of Secondary Heads in Essex, headteacher at 2 secondary schools. She brought about major changes to the school's approach to literacy & the life chances of her students. 'Inside the Reading Gap' wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 5h

Across 4 episodes, you will hear from headteachers & principals, teachers, charity leaders, researchers & academics, literacy teaching specialists, & most importantly, young people & adults who have struggled with their reading. "Inside the Reading Gap" : available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 7h

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 7h

60 interviews, across 4 countries. We talked to researchers, head teachers, teachers, literacy specialists, criminal justice experts, charities & children & adults who have struggled to read. Thank you to everyone who has listened, commented & shared. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 20h

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The cumulative effects of reading difficulties are far-reaching, & we believe that all teachers need a good knowledge of how to support students with such problems. We also believe, it is never too late. "Inside the Reading Gap" podcast shows how lives are changed by learning to read.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Every year too many children complete their compulsory education without the literacy skills they need to succeed in life. Listen to @tombennett71 on our podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" discuss the links between behaviour & literacy.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Hear powerful first-hand stories, expert insights, and real examples of how the right teaching can transform confidence, opportunity, and futures. Listen now and discover how changing the way we teach reading can change lives: "Inside the Reading Gap" a 4 part podcast.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

In our podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" we explore what ‘functional’ illiteracy means, the ways it impacts lives, and the costs to us as a society. And all this raises the question: how did we get to this place, when we fund education for every child to the age of at least 16?

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ep 8 : "In Conversation with Tony Giles" Principal of Mahurangi College @gilesboys . How do teachers fix an achievement gap in literacy? Listen to the experts on "Inside the Reading Gap" wherever you get your podcasts. Essential listening for all interested fixing this problem.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The podcast 'Inside the Reading Gap' looks at the harms illiteracy causes. We know what needs to be done to teach all children to read. The solutions are far cheaper than the ongoing costs of illiteracy. Thanks to Rebbeca Perry @Literacy_Trust for sharing her insights.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Why can't some children read after even 11 yrs of education? Some will say deprivation, lack of intelligence, parenting, poor motivation & presumed disabilities.We show how those beliefs don’t hold water & that teaching is the solution. Thank you to @daisychristo for sharing her expertise.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🎧 Prof Kathy Rastle is one of the most important academic voices in the world on the teaching of reading. You can listen to her, "In Conversation with Kathy Rastle" (15 minutes) on our podcast "Inside the Reading Gap". Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Inside the Reading Gap": we spoke to over 60 literacy experts, including teachers, academics & researchers. In this 15 min conversation with @MJMA_Ed : M-J Mercanti-Anthony, principal of the Bronx's Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy, shares what needs to be done to teach struggling readers.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kathy Rastle is Prof of Cognitive Psychology at Royal Holloway University of London. She is one of the most important academic voices in the world on the teaching of reading & can hear her on "Inside the Reading Gap" Ep 10, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why can't some children read after even 11 yrs of education? Some will say deprivation, lack of intelligence, poor motivation, & presumed disabilities. In this podcast, we show how those beliefs don’t hold water & that teaching is the solution. Thank you to @daisychristo for sharing her expertise.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In our 4-part podcast, you will hear from headteachers & principals, teachers, charity leaders, researchers & academics, literacy teaching specialists, & most importantly, young people and adults who have struggled with their reading.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why can't some children read after 11 years of education? Some will argue deprivation, lack of intelligence, parenting, poor motivation, & presumed disabilities. In our podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" we show how those beliefs don’t hold water & that teaching is the solution.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Do you believe every child should be able to read well by the time they leave school? Our 4 part podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" looks at why this isn't happening, the impact it has and what needs to be done. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We have the knowledge we need to teach all children & adolescents to read. The solutions are far cheaper than the ongoing costs of illiteracy. With thanks to @Kathy_Rastle for sharing her expertise. You can listen to her full interview on "Inside the Reading Gap" podcast.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On your commute home? Listen to our podcast series "Inside the Reading Gap": Reading problems are solvable, and we explain what it takes & we show that teaching can change lives.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to the charity @ReadEasyUK : we were able to speak to adults who learnt to read in their 40s. Listen to their powerful, moving stories about how learning to read changed their lives on "Inside the Reading Gap" - available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In our podcast "Inside the Reading Gap" we hear from teachers like @vicgoddard who know reading problems in secondary schools can be solved - rather than accommodated. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Why does Thinking Reading work so well? Our programme is rigorous, research-backed and systematic. We teach more in less time using age-appropriate books and expert teaching methods. Highly detailed assessment tracks progress in every aspect of the customised, one-to-one lesson.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As a society we have a wide range of explanations for why so many can’t read after 11 years of formal education, including deprivation, lack of intelligence, poor motivation, & presumed disabilities. Listen to "Inside the Reading Gap" to learn more about these myths and what the solutions are.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Changing the teaching turned around the fortunes of these students - they are now GCSE ready. Why couldn’t the same be true in your school? They could be ready in time. See more case studies & contact us here : www.thinkingreading.com/case-studies

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Compromising method compromises results. Read more in our blog ‘I Tried That and It Didn’t Work . . . ‘ wp.me/p4hKgx-wS (3 min read).

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

One of the hardest issues to crack is teaching young people to believe that they can learn, when their education has largely taught them the opposite. Read more in our blog ‘Can’t Read, Won’t Read: Matthew Effects’ wp.me/p4hKgx-1u (4 min read).

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Gains like these are transformative for the students. Their lives have been changed, their educational trajectories altered and their life choices opened up wide. Your students who are behind now could be GCSE ready by this time next year. We can help.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you would like to see these results for your struggling readers - do contact us via our website - we'd love to help. www.thinkingreading.com/contact

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Data is collected during every Thinking Reading lesson, so it's easy to calculate the average reading gains per lesson, and the ratio gain (RG) of progression for every month in the programme. Some case studies..

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Teaching struggling adolescent readers requires a complex repertoire of skills - simply doing ‘phonics’ or ‘vocabulary’ won’t cut it. Read more in our blog ‘Can’t Read, Won’t Read: Matthew Effects’ wp.me/p4hKgx-1u (4 min read)

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In Episode 2 of "Inside the Reading Gap" we explore the correlation between imprisonment and poor literacy. You'll hear expert @charlie_taylor6 explore this link & the challenges of improving literacy in the prison environment. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Thinking Reading @thinkreadhq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our mission is to eradicate adolescent illiteracy. No student should leave school unable to read well, regardless of background. If you believe this too, we'd love to hear from you. www.thinkingreading.com/contact

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