Bottesford Infant School, Lincolnshire
“The school celebrates and promotes a love of reading brilliantly. Pupils speak about their favourite books and authors with real enthusiasm. As a result of the school’s highly effective phonics programme, pupils learn the sounds that letters make quickly and become fluent readers.”
School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Ruth’s Updates
This month, find out about our support in the run up to the PSC and how to make the biggest difference in Reception.
Hendredenny Park Primary School
“Teaching children to read is our top priority at Hendredenny Park Primary School. Over 80% consistently score over 100 in national reading assessments.”
Abercerdin Primary School
“Read Write Inc. is non-negotiable for us. It has been the constant in our school since 2011 because of the impact we see every year.”
Palmerston Primary School
“Read Write Inc. Phonics enables us to teach children to read. With their reading secure, our children then have the skills to embrace the creativity of our curriculum.”
Hillingdon Manor School, Middlesex
“Reading is a high priority across the school. Pupils’ reading knowledge is checked on entry to the school and personalised support is put in place. This includes a tailored phonics programme and effective electronic and visual communication strategies. This is taught well. […] Staff select texts skilfully to broaden pupils’ ideas, vocabulary and understanding of diversity. Those who are at the earliest stages of learning to read get the help they need to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good in all areas
Previous Inspection: Good
The Canons C of E Primary School, Warwickshire
“Reading is at the heart of the school’s curriculum. Children in Reception start
learning phonics on day one. No time is wasted. Staff are astute and responsive. They make relevant adjustments and provide additional support to ensure that no child falls behind. This rapid response leads to almost every pupil reaching the
expected standard for their age by the end of Year 1. Pupils read books matched to
the sounds they learn. This helps them to become fluent readers.”
School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Moorfield Primary School, Shropshire
“Reading has a high profile. Expert staff ensure that children in the Reception class and pupils in key stage 1 learn to read very well. They do so with confidence, fluency and a secure understanding of what they have read. Pupils practise reading books that are matched well to the sounds they know. The school ensures that pupils who are at risk of falling behind are supported to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Ava and the Acorn by Lu Fraser and Paddy Donnelly
Ava and grandad’s favourite oak tree changes each season. Buds in spring, bees and beetles in summer. When the oak tree dies, grandad says; ‘the acorn was part of that tree in the same way that you’re part of me’. A small part of all of us always lives on.
Two People Can by Blessing Musariri and Maisie Paradise Shearring
Shingai’s dad doesn’t live with him anymore and he misses him. He feels a jumpiness inside and does wild things. Then, mum starts doing wild things too. They are both sad but begin to realise they can do fun things together. Two people is a good number.