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"Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out"

At Scholes Village Primary School, we believe children deserve to:

Pupil Voice: How do our children feel?

News: What have we been up to?

Writing is my favourite because I enjoy expressing my ideas - it makes me happy! - Eva (Y6)

I like reading Julia Donaldson books in particular because they're funny. - Penny (Y4)

I enjoy when I remember things from last year - it makes it easier. - Alfie (Y1)

For a closer look at our most recent Pupil Voice surveys for English, please click below:

Reading Pupil Voice Survey - April 2023

Writing Pupil Voice Survey - April 2023

OUR READING CURRICULUM

'The teaching of early reading is effective. There is a well-planned programme for teaching phonics. This means that pupils get off to a good start in their reading. Children enjoy listening and taking part in stories, poems and nursery rhymes'. - Ofsted 2019

EARLY READING AND PHONICS

READING BEYOND KS1

At Scholes Village Primary, we follow Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised.

For more information, including helpful parent support, please click below:

https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/

When children are secure and confident in their understanding of Phonics, they are encouraged to apply this knowledge independently by choosing their own books. Once they have acheived a reading age on Star Reader, they are free to choose their own books within their reading 'zone', judged by a combination of their reading assessment and their teacher's judgement.

What does English look like in EYFS?

By building strong foundations in Literacy in the Early Years, we ensure that our children have the strong foundations needed to read our curriculum.

Home Reading

Children must read at home regularly and as part of a balanced lifestyle. We expect our parents to support us in the celebration of home reading throughout every child's journey from Reception to Year 6 and beyond. From the first day at Scholes, children are immersed in a culture of reading - children will receive a home reading record to support this throughout their time at Scholes. In Reception to Year 4, children use reading records to keep track of their regular reading, while in upper Key Stage 2, children progress to use their planners in a more independent manner.

MEET: Mr Meakin...Our English Lead!

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