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Reading at Roseberry

At Roseberry we recognise the benefits of being able to read fluently and to a high standard. We consider it to be
one of the most important skills children will learn in school.

• Imagine not being able to fill out a form to apply for a job or not being able to read the instructions on a
bottle of medicine
• Reading helps us discover new things – books, magazines and the internet are all learning tools that require
us to be able to read
• Statistics have identified that high ability readers at the age of 10 go on to earn up to 21% more than those
less able – that could be the difference between earning £20,800 and £25,168!
We therefore aim to create and inspire readers who:

• Have an excellent phonic knowledge
• Have an extensive and rich vocabulary
• Have excellent comprehension skills
• Can read with fluency and accuracy across a range of topics and contexts
• Love reading for pleasure and are able to discuss their favourite authors and genre of books
• Can use books and other written media for research and study
In order to achieve the above:

• Every classroom has an inviting book corner
• Stories are shared daily with our children
• Children have access to a wide range of books via their class libraries as well as the school libraries
• Children are listened to read regularly
• Children take home books to practise with their parents and carers
• We have bespoke book lists for children to read at different stages
Phonics

Initially reading is closely linked to the teaching of phonics.

In nursery we:

• Work on Letters and Sounds Phase 1 initially and then move on to our bespoke Roseberry Phonics
Curriculum when children are ready to begin learning the sounds.

In Reception we:

• Work on the bespoke Roseberry phonics curriculum takes place every morning in ability groups.

In Year 1 and 2 we:

• Work on the bespoke Roseberry phonics curriculum takes place every morning at 11.30am in ability
groups.