We use books as the starting point for all units of learning in English reading lessons. While we have drawn upon quality texts from the Power of Reading scheme, other texts and authors have been incorporated into our bespoke English curriculum. 

We read to learn – in all subjects across the curriculum.  English is the language of our subjects.  For pupils to be able to progress as learners throughout their lives, they need to be able to read to learn – and read increasingly complex texts with greater independence. Our school’s English curriculum, as outlined on the ‘Whole School Curriculum Overview’ makes appropriate links between texts studied and the wider curriculum subjects so that children have knowledge of the context and vocabulary required to comprehend the texts which they are reading. 

In addition to this, the children have discrete comprehension and reading skills lessons which consist of both whole class, small group and 1:1 sessions. 

We are also grateful for the fantastic support that parents and relatives provide at home. Any extra time spent on reading at home will have a positive impact on the children’s progress at school.

We ask that parents encourage their children to read at home daily and read aloud to them as often as possible, particularly in the Early Years and KS1.