assessing reading difficulties.
Classroom teachers are asked to identify children they believe would be suitable for the program who do not have any significant cognitive, behavioural , or mental health issues. These children often do not receive any specific additional funding support. Children participating in R4L are in the target age band, that is, Years 2 to 4 in New South wales (NSW; but may be Years 3 to 5 in other states of Australia) and written parental consent to participate in the program.