Reading

• Children use a reading scheme which is graded according to the level of difficulty of the book. Teachers assess where children are and give the child the level of book to match their ability.
• Books are graded with colour bands according to their level of challenge.
• Children take home reading books which match the phonics that they are learning to read from the Read, Write, Inc scheme.  They also take home other books to read (see below).
• Fluent readers select appropriate reading material from class reading areas and the school library.

Strategies to teach reading

• Children take part in daily group Read, Write, Inc sessions where they are taught synthetic phonics in an integrated way, which links their reading and writing.
• Reception children take part in small group Supported Reading sessions every day with an adult leading each group using the Supported Reading methodology.
• Y1 and Y2 children take part in Guided Reading sessions every day with an adult leading each group using the Guided Reading methodology
• In KS2 children take part in whole class Destination Reader lessons every day with a focus on developing more complex comprehension skills.
• Selected children take part in 1:1 reading lessons using the 10 minutes a day reading programme. These children are selected by their teachers for extra reading help.
• Reading at home
• Children at the early stages of reading Children take one Read, Write, Inc phonic matched book home every week.  They also take two reading scheme books that are familiar, as the child has read the book with the teacher or support staff member in class.  Every week, children also take home a new book from the class book area to share with their parents or carer (sharing book). This book may be one that is too difficult for the child to read alone. This book is for the parent or carer to read to the child and enjoy and discuss. 
• Fluent readers These children take home a number of reading scheme books at their level every week.  Once the children complete the reading scheme and are confident readers they move on to choosing a novel from a selection of books in their class which is appropriate to their reading level. They also take home an additional book from the class book area to share with their parent or carer (sharing book). These books are changed when the child finishes the book and this is monitored by the class teacher.
• In the 'Information for Parents' section you will find a list of good books to read with your child at home.