Approaches to Reading

 

Overview 

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We consider reading to be a fundamental life skill. It is our goal to establish a reading culture within school and inspire all pupils to develop a love of reading. Reading is a life skill and within the school’s curriculum it is the most fundamental transferable skill, as it makes learning accessible to all pupils. We encourage and develop young people’s reading:

 

• By embedding reading across the curriculum, at all stages 

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• Through a formal programme of identification and intervention like VIPERS and Rocket Phonics (coming in September 2022), for pupils who are not meeting age expected standards in reading and spelling 

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• With a graduated response to meet the needs of pupils, including a phonics programme for older pupils called 'That Reading Thing' who have yet to establish their reading skills 

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The school’s curriculum intent is built upon the principle that young people at the school will be fully prepared for the next stage of transition, whether that be a return to mainstream school, or moving on to a new destination. In all cases pupils are required to have secured the literacy (and numeracy) skills to successfully transition to the next phase, including that of adult life. 

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Please click here to view our school Reading Strategy 2021-22. 

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