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.

When You Joined Our Family by Harriet Evans and Nia Tudor

Sometimes a child joins a new family. The parents celebrate their new child, keep them safe and take care of them. They learn about each others’ stories and make new traditions together. After all, ‘it is the love in our hearts that binds us together’.

Terrible Horses by Raymond Antrobus and Ken Wilson-Max

A brother and sister do not always get along. In fact, they fight and do not use their words. The boy writes stories about how lonely he feels. His sister reads them and begins to understand her brother. Maybe she feels this way sometimes too?

Halima, Superhero Princess by Emily Hoof and Asa Gilland

When Halima’s friends say she can’t go to a fancy dress party as her favourite person because she doesn’t look like them, she feels sad and small. Her mum reminds her of all the amazing women who look like her. Who will she dress up as? Find out Halima’s great idea!

Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy, Lancashire

“The school has successfully prioritised a love of reading. Pupils of all ages speak excitedly about their favourite stories and the regular visits from a local author. From the early years onwards, staff enthusiastically share stories and rhymes with children to develop their language skills. Staff are remarkably skilled at delivering phonics lessons. If pupils need additional support, they are given prompt help to enable them to catch up quickly. The majority of pupils become confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2.”
School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Not previously inspected

Bude Primary Academy – Juniors

“Reading is prioritised highly. High-quality texts underpin the curriculum. The school has established a robust reading programme. Pupils learn to read rapidly as a result. Staff use timely checks to identify pupils who do not have secure phonic knowledge. They then provide targeted, effective support to ensure pupils catch up. As a result, pupils learn to love reading, including those who find it tricky.”
School Inspection: Good in all areas
Previous Inspection: Requires improvement

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Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival

Norman suddenly grows a pair of wings. At first he loves them, but fear of standing out makes him hide them under a coat which only makes him miserable. As Norman overcomes his fear, he learns that being different is wonderful.

Anglesey Primary Academy, Staffordshire

“The school prioritises reading. Staff have the expertise that they need to deliver the
school’s chosen phonics programme well. Pupils recognise the letter sounds they need to know to blend sounds in words. The school identifies pupils who need additional support to improve their fluency. These pupils receive interventions to enable them to catch up.”
School Inspection: Good in all areas
Previous Inspection: Good

Ivybridge Community College, Devon

“Reading underpins the entire curriculum. From Year 7, pupils who struggle with reading are supported very well through targeted and personalised provision. Engaging and informative texts enhance pupils’ learning across the curriculum. […] This ensures that pupils, including those with SEND, are empowered to learn with confidence and success. The school has implemented a highly effective reading for enjoyment programme for all year groups. Pupils are enthused about reading. Sixth-form students are enabled to
discuss their reading with insight and maturity.”
School Inspection: Good in all areas
Previous Inspection: Good