Primary School
Part of Every Child Matters Academy TrustTeaching of Reading
Our overarching principle is: Learn to read, read to learn
Reading is at the heart of our curriculum and we base our teaching around high quality texts in each year group. All children from Foundation Stage to Year 6 take part in daily reading sessions. We develop decoding skills and fluency and focus upon the skills needed for reading comprehension.
In every class we value the importance of story time sessions and 'book talk'. In every class, teachers read a story to the children every day. Children are encouraged to discuss the story and share their own opinions. We also value the importance of children recommending books and authors to others, giving reasons for these.
We use the Read Write Inc phonics scheme to deliver our teaching of phonics and early reading in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. RWinc is a synthetic phonics programme that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling - see Phonics page for further information.
Whole Class Reading: We use quality texts which 'hook' children into their reading. From Y2 to Y6 we focus on developing pupils' level of understanding of the text, through discussion, oral and written responses and the exploration of new vocabulary. Children are taught the skills of vocabulary exploration, prediction, sequencing, making inferences and retrieving information. Throughout these session reading comprehension skills are accelerated and also reading stamina, confidence and a love of books.
Reading for Pleasure: Each classroom has a reading corner and children are able to choose a book from it that they can read for pleasure. In addition, the school library is available for all children to visit and take home a book of their choice. We encourage children to bring in their favourite books from home to share with others. We promote book talk, encourage everyone to recommend good books for others to read and discuss favourite authors. We encourage reading in all subject areas and books are used to support the learning throughout the wider curriculum.
Please see below our Reading Progression Documents:
In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 reading skills are taught and practised during whole class reading sessions. Children participate in whole class reading lessons upon completion of the Read Write Inc programme (in Year 1 or Year 2). Children share and discuss a range of quality texts in whole class read sessions. A range of questions are used to develop comprehension skills.
If you require further information on any aspects of the English curriculum or have any questions, please contact the subject leader:
Assistant Head: Mrs S McQuillan