Engaging Parents and Celebrating Reading:
- Reading and Phonics workshops will take place regularly to inform and work in partnership with parents.
- Reading books will be sent home daily with an accompanying Home school book to make comments.
- We expect children to read with an adult at least THREE times a week.
- When children are not evidently reading at home frequently, teachers will discuss this with parents and offer constructive support.
- Online books using Oxford Reading Buddy will be promoted to parents as will other online subscriptions, paid for by the school.
- Volunteers will be recruited to support children in reading regularly with trained adults.
- World Book Day will take place annually with a whole school focus on reading and using highly engaging books as a focus for learning across the curriculum.
- Book Trust free books are shared with parents and celebrated in class.
- Library events locally are promoted and advertised.
- Mid-term and end of year progress reports will share progress and attainment.
- A detailed end of year report will describe progress and acquired skills in reading.