Reading

Intent

EYFS follow the EYFS Framework and Development Matters and KS1 and KS2 follow the National Curriculum. 

Reading is at the heart of our curriculum at Middle Barton School. We know that reading is fundamental to a child’s ability to access the curriculum. 

Through a carefully planned and delivered curriculum, the children will have opportunities to develop and explore their deep love of reading. Quality texts are chosen with clear intentions and are offered throughout the school.

Implementation

Reading is taught at least four times a week in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 using reading VIPERS.  Reading fluency is taught explicitly following the Fluency Shed programme 3 times a week from Y2-6. 

Necessary vocabulary is pre-taught at the beginning of each lesson so that all children can access the text. The remaining VIPERS are then taught in the lessons.

All children remain on a progressional banded book until level 20 when they are then able to choose an age-appropriate book from the carefully chosen books available in class.  Phonics is taught daily in Reception and Year 1, using Bug Club and all children are read with 1:1 at least once a week. 

Every child is expected to read at home. Children in Reception and Year 1 take home a phonics based book which is the phase they are currently learning in school.

Impact

Live feedback informs future planning.

PIRA assessments are used from years 1- 6 at various points throughout the year.

Targeted questioning throughout lessons.

We assess for fluency and change regularly through their book band reading level.