Reading

At Rhodes Green CE Primary School, we believe that reading opens doors. It is the foundation for learning across the curriculum and one of the most important gifts we can give our children.

Our aim is for every child to become a confident, fluent and enthusiastic reader who develops both the skills needed to read successfully and a genuine love of books.

Learning to Read

We teach early reading and phonics through Read Write Inc. (RWI), a systematic synthetic phonics programme. Children are taught to recognise sounds, blend them together to read words and develop increasing fluency and confidence.

Children are regularly assessed so that teaching closely matches their stage of reading development. Those who need additional support receive targeted intervention so that gaps are identified and addressed quickly. For older children who require further support with reading and phonics, we use Read Write Inc. Fresh Start.

Developing a Love of Reading

Learning to read is only part of our ambition. We want Rhodes Green children to love reading.

Throughout school, children encounter a carefully chosen range of high-quality books, authors, genres and texts that broaden vocabulary, develop comprehension and introduce them to different people, places, cultures and experiences.
Through class texts, story time, inviting reading spaces and opportunities to read for pleasure, we aim to create a culture where books are valued and children choose to read.

By the time children leave Rhodes Green, we want them to see themselves as readers: confident, curious and ready to shine as stars in the world.