Reading at Our School

At our school, reading lies at the heart of everything we do. It reflects our vision to nurture confident, capable and compassionate learners who are equipped for life beyond the classroom.

We believe that learning to read – and developing a love of reading – is fundamental to achieving our core values of aspiration, resilience, respect and inclusion.

📚 Why Reading Matters

Reading is the gateway to the entire curriculum and a cornerstone of lifelong success. Through reading, pupils:

  • Develop the confidence to aspire and achieve their best
  • Build the knowledge and vocabulary needed to succeed across all subjects
  • Grow in empathy and respect, understanding different perspectives and experiences
  • Strengthen their independence and resilience as learners

By becoming fluent readers, children are empowered to fully participate in school life and the wider world.

❤️ Fostering a Love of Reading

We are committed to ensuring that every child experiences the joy and wonder of books. Promoting a love of reading supports our vision of developing curious, motivated learners who engage deeply with the world around them.

We do this by:

  • Sharing high-quality, diverse and inclusive texts that reflect our values
  • Creating rich reading environments where books are celebrated
  • Providing daily opportunities for children to be read to and to read independently
  • Encouraging choice, curiosity and personal reading preferences

We want every child to see themselves as a reader and to know that reading is for them.

🔍 Our Approach – Excellence Through Evidence

Our teaching of reading is rooted in evidence-informed practice and high expectations for all. In line with national guidance, we:

  • Teach systematic synthetic phonics to secure early reading skills
  • Develop fluency, comprehension and vocabulary through structured, high-quality teaching
  • Provide regular opportunities for practice, repetition and success
  • Ensure all children, including those who need extra support, can access and enjoy reading

This reflects our commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring that every child can achieve, regardless of their starting point.

🤝 Working Together

We recognise that strong partnerships with families are essential. By working together, we can build children’s confidence and enjoyment in reading.

We encourage families to:

  • Read regularly at home
  • Share books and stories together
  • Talk about reading in a positive and meaningful way

🌟 Our Commitment

Through our approach to reading, we strive to:

  • Inspire a lifelong love of books
  • Develop confident, resilient and independent learners
  • Ensure every child can succeed and thrive

Because at our school, we believe that reading opens doors, shapes futures and brings our vision to life.