Reading
We recognise that being able to read is a key skill for life for all children and we believe that every child can learn to read with the right teaching and support.
Reading is the most important skill your child will learn during their time at school and our aim is that every child leaves Gretton Primary a confident, fluent reader who loves reading and has a reading age that at least matches their chronological age. We believe that every child can learn to read with the right teaching and support.
We provide a rich a canon of literature, which includes books underpinned by the research of Doug Lemov and other carefully selected books where children encounter characters, situations and viewpoints that mirror their own lives, but also books which give them a window into the lives of others.
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Reading, listening to and talking about stories and non-fiction develops children’s vocabulary, because they meet words they would rarely hear or use in everyday speech. Understanding vocabulary is vital for comprehension and also for wider learning and progress across the entire curriculum.
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At Gretton, we ensure that children quickly acquire reading skills, a secure understanding of English and mathematical fluency. Reading is prioritised to allow pupils to access the full curriculum offer.
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At Gretton, we ensure that children quickly acquire reading skills, a secure understanding of English and mathematical fluency. Reading is prioritised to allow pupils to access the full curriculum offer.
"Leaders and teachers have nurtured a love of reading and pupils enjoy hearing the carefully chosen books teachers read to them. These extend pupils’ knowledge of vocabulary and stimulate their imagination."
~Ofsted 2020
