Reading

Reading is at the very heart of our entire curriculum.

As reading is a complex skill with many components, Catton Grove Primary School have developed a comprehensive approach to the teaching of reading throughout the school. We believe that reading is a valuable and rewarding experience, and that the importance of laying a firm foundation in this most crucial of all areas will allow children to access all aspects of the curriculum successfully.

We know that success in reading opens doors to a world of knowledge. It is our belief that the appreciation and enjoyment of a rich variety of high-quality books is fundamental to every child’s education, and our reading culture is something that we are proud of.

Our Aims

To develop a love of books and reading.

To develop reading strategies and skills: fluency, accuracy, understanding and response to a wide range of high quality texts.

To read and enjoy a variety of texts and utilise a variety of sources to access this.

To create a strong, embedded reading culture through a rich language environment within classrooms and the wider school environment.

To deliver a structured and consistent whole school approach to phonics and whole class reading.