Reading is an important skill that all children should master before they leave primary school. At Grovelands we put a lot of emphasis on learning to read as it allows a child to access the rest of the curriculum and helps prepare them for future education and employment. We want all children to develop their reading strategies and understand what they have read as well as develop an enjoyment for reading.
Our aim is that:
In Key Stage One we use the following reading schemes:
We use the ‘Phonics Bug Scheme’ to teach children phonics in Early Years, Key Stage One and for some targeted pupils in Key Stage Two.
Parent Guide: How to Pronounce 42 Phonemes
Below is information to support your child with reading at home.