DreamBox Reading Plus - the adaptive reading programme for KS2-KS4
Improve reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary with the adaptive reading programme used by over 1,600 UK schools. Book your free pilot today.
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The reading programme with proven impact for KS2-KS4
Improve reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary with the adaptive reading programme used by over 1,600 UK schools.
DreamBox Reading Plus helps schools improve reading outcomes through personalised support that adapts to every student.
Unlike many reading programmes that focus mainly on logging books, Reading Plus actively develops silent reading fluency while building comprehension, confidence, and reading stamina.
Want to see how the programme adapts to every student’s needs? Join a 15-minute walkthrough with our Reading Development Consultants.
Why schools use Reading Plus
- Improve reading fluency, stamina and comprehension
- Support KS2-KS4 students with personalised learning pathways
- Identify gaps quickly with a 40-minute diagnostic assessment
- Build confidence with age-appropriate, engaging texts
- Access real-time reporting and intervention insight
- Implement as a whole-class, whole-school or targeted intervention solution
Using patented Guided Window technology, Reading Plus helps students build the confidence and stamina needed to access challenging texts across the curriculum and in exams.
Schools using Reading Plus have seen measurable improvements in reading progress, engagement and independence, with many students making accelerated gains within a single academic year when used as recommended.
Key features of Reading Plus
1. The Guided Window - Patented fluency-building technology
The Guided Window is a patented on-screen reading support designed to improve silent reading fluency and stamina.
A personalised ‘window’ moves across the text at a speed tailored to each student’s current reading ability, helping students stay focused and engaged while reading independently.
Designed to support reading progress
- Helps reduce re-reading and losing place while reading
- Builds silent reading fluency and reading stamina
- Supports confidence with longer and more challenging texts
- Helps students prepare for SATs, GCSEs and wider curriculum reading
As students improve, the scaffold gradually reduces to help transfer progress confidently into paper-based reading and exams.
2. The InSight Assessment - Diagnostic data in 40 minutes
The InSight Assessment provides a detailed overview of a student's reading ability, including fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
Schools can quickly identify whether students are working below, at or above year-level expectations without time-consuming manual testing.
Personalised pathways from day one
Reading Plus does more than provide a score.
The programme automatically creates personalised learning pathways with the right level of challenge and support for each student based on their assessment results.
There is no manual grouping, ongoing differentiation or complex setup required
The Educator Dashboard: Turning data into action
The Reading Plus dashboard gives teachers and school leaders clear visibility of student progress, helping identify gaps, monitor development and prioritise targeted support.
Real-time reporting and intervention insight
- Live Alerts highlight students struggling with skills such as inference or retrieval
- Continuous assessment provides ongoing visibility of reading development
- Reporting helps schools monitor engagement, fluency and comprehension progress
- 100+ printable intervention lessons support small-group and 1-to-1 teaching
Empower your educators
Reduce planning and administration time so educators can focus on supporting students.
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Feature | Schools without Reading Plus | Schools with Reading Plus |
Progress | Standard growth throughout the academic year, where gaps can widen over time. | Studies found that Reading Plus users made more progress than non-users: |
Assessment | Time-consuming, manual and often unclear where specific gaps exist. | Automated 40-minute baseline assessment with continuous assessment and detailed reporting. |
Silent reading fluency | Difficult to measure or develop consistently within class. | Patented Guided Window technology designed to develop and track silent reading fluency and stamina. |
Exam readiness | Students can struggle with the stamina, vocabulary and comprehension needed to tackle longer, more complex texts. | Students develop the fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills needed to approach challenging texts and exams with greater confidence. |
Teacher workload | Hours spent planning, differentiating, marking and assessing. | Automated adaptation for every student with ongoing live data and minimal manual setup. |
Student choice | Limited by physical library stock across age and ability ranges. | 1,300+ high-interest texts across a wide range of ages, interests and reading levels. |
High-interest, age-appropriate and diverse content
Reading Plus includes a library of more than 1,300 texts across a wide range of subjects and interests including STEM, sport, history and fiction.
Students reading below their year level can continue accessing age-appropriate content matched to their ability, helping reduce stigma and build confidence.
By allowing students to choose topics that interest them, Reading Plus helps encourage reading independence and engagement.
Simple implementation for schools
Reading Plus is fully web-based and designed for simple implementation across primary and secondary schools.
Easy setup and onboarding
- Works on iPads, Chromebooks, laptops and PCs
- No app install required
- SSO integration supports fast and secure login
- Free training and support
Every school is supported by a dedicated Customer Success Advisor who helps with implementation, training and ongoing support to maximise impact across the school.
Which year groups is Reading Plus suitable for?
Reading Plus supports students across KS2-KS4 and can be adapted to suit a wide range of reading abilities and literacy priorities.
Can Reading Plus be used as a whole-class programme?
Yes. Schools use Reading Plus in different ways, including whole-class teaching, whole-school literacy strategies and targeted intervention support.
How does Reading Plus assess students?
The InSight Assessment evaluates reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary to identify whether students are below, at or above year-level expectations.
Does Reading Plus support SEND and EAL students?
Yes. Reading Plus provides personalised pathways and adaptive support that help schools support students with a range of learning and literacy needs.
How quickly do schools see impact?
Many schools report improvements in reading fluency, confidence and engagement within the first academic year when used consistently as recommended.
Is Reading Plus web-based?
Yes. Reading Plus is fully web-based and works across iPads, Chromebooks, laptops and PCs with no app install required.
Transform reading outcomes with the adaptive reading programme trusted by schools across the UK. Whether your focus is improving fluency, supporting intervention or strengthening exam readiness, Reading Plus provides personalised support for every student.