Does this replace our reading scheme?
No. CanDoLearn is designed to sit alongside existing teaching, intervention and reading schemes. It gives staff a practical way to set and review age-respectful practice.
Secondary reading intervention
Reading intervention should not make older pupils feel younger.
CanDoLearn helps schools support secondary pupils with accessible reading practice that still feels age-respectful, relevant and worth starting.
The problem
The level can be right and still feel wrong
Older pupils often notice when reading intervention materials look like they belong to a much younger year group. The result can be refusal, quiet avoidance, low completion or work that is rushed just to get it out of the way.
The CanDoLearn approach
Keep the demand accessible. Change the experience.
Match the level
Respect the age
Use interests carefully
Keep teachers in control
Review progress clearly
School use cases
How schools can use it
KS3 literacy groups
Year 7 transition support
SEND intervention
Reluctant readers
Catch-up programmes
Homework or supervised independent practice
FAQ
Questions schools usually ask
Is it suitable for SEND pupils?
It can support SEND pupils where level-matched practice, accessibility controls and teacher review are useful. Schools should still use their normal professional judgement and support plans.
Can teachers review the content?
Yes. CanDoLearn is teacher-led, and staff remain responsible for assigning, reviewing and adjusting support.
What evidence do we get?
Schools can review completion, confidence signals, skill focus, learner engagement notes and next-step recommendations during a pilot.
Is pupil data protected?
CanDoLearn is designed around data minimisation, adult-managed access and school oversight. Procurement details are available through the Trust page.
Can this support older pupils working below expected reading level?
Yes. That is the central use case: older pupils who need accessible reading practice without being made to feel younger than they are.