Reading and Phonics

The Power of Reading

'Of all the subjects taught in school, reading is first among equals - the most singular in importance because all others rely on it.
Excellence in almost any academic subject requires strong reading.'
Reading Reconsidered, 2016

Reading in Key Stage One

In Key Stage One, we read with the children regularly on a 1:1 basis. They read books that closely match phonics teaching and are phonetically decodable. To ensure fidelity, these books are chosen from our core reading spine Pearson's Bug Club.
Children also experience books that are slightly more challenging thus exposing them to a wide range of genre, themes and vocabulary.

Whole Class Reading

Children experience reading teaching as a whole class. We look at fiction, non-fiction and poetry whilst teaching a range of reading skills.
What is more, they also experience being read to by an adult as well as reading for pleasure.

Children also experience books that are slightly more challenging thus exposing them to a wide range of genre, themes and vocabulary.

Reading corners

Every classroom includes resources enabling for pupils to read for pleasure. Reading corners, cushions, blankets and so much more is used to create a pleasurable, comfortable experience that aims to maximise the enjoyment of the reading process.

Reading in Key Stage Two

Children are read with regularly on a 1:1 basis.
Children who are fluent readers, read books that match their ability to decode, challenge their thinking and broaden their concepts of theme and genre.
Children who still require some support when decoding read books that are phonetically decodable. These books are chosen to support their word recognition, as well as develop their comprehension skills.

Whole Class Reading

Whole class reading continues into Key Stage Two. Children read a rich, quality text in depth. They read to establish meaning and read to analyse meaning. The books are methodically chosen to ensure challenge of all abilities, instil a love of reading and develop breadth and depth of understanding in other curriculum areas.