Thank you Omu! By Oge Mora
Omu makes a big pot of thick red stew. Knock, knock! One by one, friends and neighbours follow their noses and Omu shares her dinner. A joyful story of food and community with award-winning illustrations.
Super Duper You by Sophy Henn
A little sister is sometimes silly, sometimes very quiet; sometimes twinkly, sometimes ‘fighty’. Her big brother notices and likes all the things she is. A vibrant story about sibling love and a celebration of children’s full selves.
The Many Colours of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar and Alea Marley
Harpeet loves to wear colourful patkas (turbans); yellow when he feels sunny and red for courage. When he moves schools, he feels shy and wears his white patka. What might make him feel colourful again? Making a friend, of course.
My Must-Have Mum by Maudie Smith and Jen Khatun
Jake’s mum can ‘make something new out of any old thing’. Their flat is full of things she has tinkered with, mixed or mended. Jake worries she might want to change him too. A heart-warming bond between a mum and her son with an ‘upcycling’ theme.
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Jerome Primary School, Cannock, Staffordshire
“Leaders prioritise reading. Recent staff training allows staff to expertly teach phonics.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Whitgreave Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
“Children meet with success as readers because staff know and follow the school’s reading programme closely. Pupils who need extra help are expertly supported by skilled staff and access the right resources.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside
“Leaders’ intentions for reading to be the beating heart of the curriculum are fully realised. Staff have expertise in the teaching of reading.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Sutton Oak C of E Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside
“Staff are suitably trained to teach the phonics programme. New teachers also get the support that they need to teach phonics accurately and with consistency. Teachers check pupils’ phonics knowledge regularly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Okehampton, Devon
“Reading is a priority. Leaders expect that every pupil will be a fluent reader by the end of Year 2. Children in the early years get off to a flying start.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Dunbury Church of England Academy, Blandford Forum, Dorset
“Staff know exactly which sounds children are finding tricky. Rapid, precise help makes sure children do not fall behind. Children enjoy learning to write the letters for the sounds they are learning. They know how reading and writing connect.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good