English (Reading)
At St Andrew’s, we believe that reading is the key to unlocking exciting worlds and powerful knowledge for all. Reading is fundamental to our pupils becoming successful and independent learners and we are excited to be a part of their reading journey.
Reading is the vehicle through which children access a variety of areas of the curriculum and subsequently can open the door to many other aspects in the wider world. We are determined that every child will learn to read, regardless of background, needs or abilities.
The study of reading plays a key role in our ‘golden threads’; we are determined that every child will learn to read, regardless of background, needs or abilities. Throughout their time at Leasingham St Andrew’s, our children’s reading diet will allow them to experience and discuss a wealth of texts (including poetry, non-fiction and fiction) in order to develop their language, vocabulary and comprehension and more importantly reading for pleasure.
Our key aims are to:
- Foster a love of reading by listening to and interacting with a variety of literature, non-fiction and poetry
- Provide children with the necessary life-long skills to ensure they can read confidently and with a secure understanding
- Build a community of enthused readers who turn to reading for meaning and pleasure by engaging with parents
- Provide plenty of opportunities to read for pleasure
- Ensure reading is a transferable skill and that children are reading across the wider curriculum
- Develop a consistent approach to reading teaching to close any gaps and to target the highest number of children attaining the expected standard or higher
“Show me a family of readers and I will show you the people who move the world”
Napoleon Bonaparte
