Reading
Reading is given a high priority as we want all children to develop into confident and accomplished readers who read for pleasure. There is a proven positive relationship between reading for pleasure and achievement and wellbeing.
Children are taught to read using the Rocket Phonics scheme. Throughout the Early Years, Key Stage 1 children follow the Rocket Phonics scheme. Their reading books are closely linked to their learning and the reading scheme continues into Key Stage 2. The Rising Stars Reading Planet books include a combination of fiction and non-fiction books that are closely linked with phonics progression. Once children have progressed through the scheme, and can show fluency and understanding, they begin to select their own reading books.
All teachers place a high priority on listening to children read. We listen to individual children read and we share class books, often to complement our work in other areas of the curriculum. We are fortunate in having an enthusiastic and competent band of parents, ex-parents, governors and grannies who love coming into school on a weekly basis to share books with children.
We have well-stocked library and books in our classrooms which our children enjoy using. Children all have a reading book with them in school and we are happy for children to curl up with a good book during playtime.
To help you to support your children's learning at home, Rocket Phonics have produced videos to guide you through their scheme. Click on the links below to access the videos.
PRONUNCIATION OF PHONICS SOUNDS IN READING PLANET ROCKET PHONICS: PINK A/PHONICS PHASE 2
PRONUNCIATION OF PHONICS SOUNDS IN READING PLANET ROCKET PHONICS: RED A/PHONICS PHASE 3
PRONUNCIATION OF PHONICS SOUNDS IN READING PLANET ROCKET PHONICS: YELLOW / PHONICS PHASE 3 - 4