English Reading Intent

At Pinner Wood, reading is a priority which underpins all areas of the curriculum. From their first day, through high quality, engaging books, the children are introduced to a love of reading that will last a lifetime. ​

At Pinner Wood, all teachers highly value reading and understand its important. Teachers have carefully selected books to read and share with the class. These class readers are read to the children throughout the week to help them learn how to use language to make sense of the world. Reading helps to develop vocabulary, comprehension and information processing skills.​

We believe in providing our children with a platform to demonstrate their thinking and understanding of what they have read and discussed. Children have a passion for reading; they are enthusiastic and have access to broad and ever-growing range of literature available through our own library and class reading corners. ​

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go" said by famous author Dr Seuss. Reading to and with your child is a fantastic way to support their own reading development; they will learn from you as well as having a go themselves. If they see you read, they will want too as well!

Progression in Reading

Reading progression is intentionally taught by teachers delivering whole class reading sessions which are progressive, language rich which focus on skills and strategies including comprehension needed to be proficient readers. ​

At Pinner Wood, children excel in early reading through daily Phonics sessions from Nursery to Year 2. They continue to develop a range of reading skills, as well as a love of reading, before becoming a free reader. ​

We engage in book talk to explore the social aspect of reading and deepen their understanding of text and answer more challenging questions. Throughout the week children will take part in individual reading and group reading. The lessons will encourage and promote discussion and debate.​

From Year 2 onwards, the children take part in whole class guided reading lessons. For the children, the guided reading lesson means reading, Oracy, drama and writing about an interesting variety of fiction and non-fiction texts. The children talk eon reciprocal reading roles (predictor, summariser, clarifier and questioner) that focus on comprehension strategies which can apply to the reading of new texts.

Reading Inclusivity and Wider Opportunities

At Pinner Wood School, children are given a wide range of opportunities to enjoy reading in a variety of ways. ​

These include:​

• Fall in Love with Reading​

• World Book Day​

• Fred Day​

• Alien Day​

• Storytelling Week​

• National Nursery Rhyme Day​

• Book swaps​

• Reading buddy classes​

Throughout the week, clubs such as 'reading for pleasure' and 'phonics clubs' are run by teachers to ensure reading is at the heart of everything they do, and children have a lifelong love of the written word.​

This year, we will be launching competitions for children to inspire their love of reading and celebrate the year of National Reading.