Educational success and achievement at school is very much dependent on being able to read and write. The ability to read builds self-confidence, provides motivation and helps achieve goals. Learning to read is vital as all success depends on it.
Being able to read is the golden key to success and fulfilment in life. People who are not able to read are truly disadvantaged and have very limited opportunities in their lives.
Bigland Green has a systematic way of teaching children to read which starts in the Nursery. The Nursery provides a literacy-rich provision. Parents are encouraged to join in the ‘read to learn’. Children hear reading every day and join in the activities. A strong emphasis on phonics through rhymes, language rhythms and stories provides a solid foundation for Reception.
In Reception, children build on their phonics skills and literacy repertoire. The school uses ‘Little Wandle – letters and sounds’ which is an approved systematic synthetic phonics programme and prepares them for Year 1.
The Daily Supported Reading (DSR) is a key initiative in Year 1 to ensure that all pupils learn to read fluently and develop a love for reading alongside Little Wandle. Pupils are provided with additional support when teachers’ assessments show that they will benefit.
Please click on this link to see how parents can help their children with and develop a love for reading.
