Paired Reading: The Use of a Cross-Age Peer-Tutoring Programme Between Transition Year Students and First Year Students

This article reports on tbe use of a cross-age peer tutoring programme between transition year and first year students in an all girls secondary school. The benefits of a Paired Reading programme for the tutees (first years) and tutors (Transition Year (TY) students) are evaluated and practical suggestions for planning a Paired Reading programme in a secondary schAool are identified.