Mama and Mummy and Me in the Middle by Nina LaCour and Kaylani Juanita  

When mummy goes away on a work trip, a little girl misses her very much. She and mama keep busy and make a banner to welcome mummy home but the missing is hard. But when she comes home, the little girl feels tearful. They all cuddle together and ‘it feels just right’.

Until You Find the Sun by Maryam Hassan and Anna Wilson 

Aminah loves the golden sunshine and mangoes of home. One day, she has to move to a colder, darker new country. She misses home and her grandpa. One snowy day, dressed in a new sunshine yellow coat, she makes a friend and life begins to feel brighter.

Confetti by Dean Atta and Alea Marley 

Ari loves the colours of confetti. She sees the colours at Pride, at her mummy’s baby shower and at her own birthday party. She throws confetti too when her uncle and his husband get married. There are so many different days and ways to celebrate love, joy and family.

Peace on Earth by Smriti Halls and David Litchfield

When words hurt and sting, peace can be hard to find. But with brave hearts and kind hands, we can change angry words. “Peace will lever look away, it lights a candle, here to stay’. There is always a way out of darkness to the light. Peace mends hearts and spreads love.

St Nicolas & St Mary C of E Primary School, Shoreham-by-sea

“The strong reading culture is the bedrock of the school. Pupils become extremely confident and skilled readers. Staff across the school are confident in teaching phonics. Their strong subject knowledge ensures that lessons are sharply focused on learning how to read accurately. A love of reading permeates through the whole school. This starts with the youngest children in early years, who enjoy their story times and comfortable reading areas. Across the school, books and text extracts are chosen with care, which means that pupils experience a broad range of genres.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

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Montgomery Primary Academy, Birmingham

“Right from the start, phonics lessons follow a well-structured programme […] Its approach to reading ensures a strong focus on pupils understanding what has been read and developing a rich vocabulary. This helps them to enjoy a wide range of texts. These books come to life when pupils take part in meeting authors and making visits to the theatre. Pupils learn to read well, fluently and with enjoyment. The school truly fosters a love of reading.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Good

Sherington Church of England School, Buckinghamshire

“Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. It is promoted throughout the school, enabling pupils to read widely and often. There is a consistent and effective approach to the teaching of phonics. Children read books which match the sounds they are learning. Pupils who need extra help with phonics are identified quickly and receive timely and appropriate support that enables them to keep up. Pupils enjoy having stories read to them regularly, for example the whole school story session at the beginning of each day. Staff support pupils well in developing their oracy skills and enhancing their language and communication abilities.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Brackenhill Primary School, Bradford

“The phonics programme is led well. Staff have all received training to ensure they teach phonics consistently. They provide extra help for pupils who fall behind so that they can catch up with their peers. Pupils who speak English as an additional language are also provided with intensive support. There are attractive reading areas in classrooms and the school encourages pupils to read often.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Holmer CofE Academy, Hereford

“The school’s phonics curriculum is well organised and effectively taught. Children begin learning to read and write as soon as they start in Reception, and almost all pupils are fluent readers by the end of Year 1. Teachers quickly identify children who begin to struggle and work determinedly to help them keep up.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding