We believe that reading is the cornerstone of learning and aim to inspire a love of reading in all of our children.
We provide books for children to share and read at home throughout the year and a home reading record to encourage parents to make comments as part of the dialogue between home and school. From our youngest children in Reception to our oldest pupils in Year 6, we ensure that all children take home phonetically decodable books, to support fluency and confidence. Within our reading scheme we have ensured there is a wide range of text types and for Key Stage 1. Children are encouraged to use the school library to change their ‘share book’, gather information from reference books and to take time with their peers to enjoy reading books aloud.
Teachers in Key Stage Two build on this formative knowledge using both a systematic guided reading scheme (Pearson – Pinpoint) in Year 3 and 4, and a whole class reading approach in Upper Key Stage two in order to ensure that there is interest and challenge for all.
A range of events that promote reading are held throughout the year, including visits from authors and visits to theatre groups. Throughout the year we look to celebrate our love of reading through our charity events like ‘Every child deserves a bedtime story’ and our annual book days when children (and staff) are encouraged to dress up as a favourite book character and share their favourite stories.
This link gives some great ideas for good reads for Primary School Aged children: Books for primary school learners aged 3-11