Early Reading

We use Read Write Inc. to give children a strong start on their reading.  Read Write Inc. is a structured, systematic phonics programme that supports children in learning to read accurately and with confidence.  The scheme fully integrates phonics, reading, writing, handwriting and spelling, ensuring that children develop essential early literacy skills together. Through daily, engaging lessons, pupils learn sounds, blend to read words, develop fluency and comprehension, and apply their phonics knowledge to writing with increasing accuracy and confidence.  This consistent approach ensures all children make strong, sustained progress in literacy from the very beginning.   

Reading at home

Books are sent home each week for children to read at home.  Where possible, we ask for books to be read two or three times at home, before being returned to school.  The first time children read their book, they may find it quite tricky and need to sound some of the words out.  With each read, it supports them in building reading fluency, which means they can read more easily, thus enabling them to spend more time focusing on understanding the text better. 

Snuggle up Books

Your child will also bring home, 'Snuggle up' books.  These books are sent home with the purpose of children being able to snuggle up with you and their favourite cuddly toy, to enjoy a story.  These books are not matched to their reading ability, so the idea is that you read the book to them, or let them use the pictures to help tell the story. They may choose to use the book through the week to read to their siblings, or even their special cuddly toys.  Don't worry if you hear them making up the words (you may find they are simply retelling the story from memory, or using the pictures as cues), this is all part of the process of learning to read.