Reading is not just a skill for life but a key to opening our imaginations and stretching our minds. Reading gives us wings!

In Year 1 we follow the Read Write Inc Phonics Scheme. This allows your child to access phonics lessons directed to them. They will look at sounds matched to where they are at in their reading at the current time. We will use the Read Write Inc Phonics Assessment to direct these lessons at the children. 

Each child will also take home reading books that match the sound that they read as well as books for pleasure to reinforce the enjoyment of reading. Every week their will be a homework set to also consolidate when your child has been learning in school. 

We will also have a story at the end of each day which will progress onto a class text. This will be a book that children can enjoy as a class each day. We will look at our favourite books and authors and allow reading to be at the centre of our learning.