Supporting your child with Reading
Reading is a vital life skill that underpins learning across the whole curriculum. As children grow, their ability to read confidently enables them to discover new facts, develop their imagination and access a wide world of stories, ideas and opportunities, both in and out of school.
At school, we place a strong emphasis on developing fluent, confident readers who enjoy reading and understand what they read. Children are taught a range of reading skills, including decoding, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary development, and are encouraged to read regularly for pleasure.
How We Support Reading in School
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Daily reading opportunities and explicit teaching of reading skills
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Access to a wide range of high-quality texts and authors
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Regular opportunities to talk about books and share recommendations
- Weekly visits to the school library
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Support for children who need additional help with reading
How You Can Help at Home
Reading regularly at home has a significant impact on children’s progress, confidence and enjoyment of reading. Simple activities such as listening to your child read, reading aloud to them, and talking about books can make a real difference.
The documents below have been created to help you support your child with reading at home. They include practical guidance, suggestions and strategies to use with children at different stages of their reading journey.
If you have any questions about reading or would like further advice on how to support your child, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.
