Two Places to Call Home by Phil Earle and Jess Rose
When Florrie’s mum and dad separate, she lives in two different houses. She finds it hard. Mum and dad both help her feel brave. And when dad is finding it hard too, Florrie knows what to do.
In the end, Florrie loves both her homes. There are lots of ways of being a family.
The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton
Jo lives in a grey world and has a wondrous imagination. One day, he decides to plant a tiny seed. The seed turns into a plant and he decides to grow all sort of other things, in all sorts of new places. Jo turns the ordinary… extraordinary.
See unit in Talk Through Stories
If all the world were… by Joseph Coelho and Alison Colpoys
A stunningly illustrated book about the love between a little girl and her grandad. When he passes away, she has a ‘kaleidoscope of memories’ that she writes and draws. A book to explore families, love and loss.
Yeo Valley Primary School, Barnstaple, Devon
“Leaders have identified that many children start school with low levels of literacy and speech and language challenges. The work that adults do in early years is invaluable. Their skill and determination to accelerate children’s speaking and listening is first class.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
“Leaders view reading as a priority. They provide ongoing training that helps teachers to model sounds with accuracy.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Belswains Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Herts
“From the start of early years, staff teach phonics with precision. Children know the routines and quickly begin to learn to read.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Thomas Buxton Primary School, East London
“Pupils approach learning to read with enthusiasm and commitment. Staff are well trained and deliver the phonics programme with skill and precision.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Kirkby CofE Primary School, Liverpool
“Staff are trained well to deliver the phonics programme with expertise and confidence. For example, they quickly identify those pupils who are falling behind and provide effective support for them to catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Bushey, Herts
“Leaders focus on giving pupils the skills they need to become confident fluent readers. Targeted support is in place for pupils who find reading tricky.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Dovedale Primary School, Long Eaton, Notts
“Leaders and teachers regularly check how well pupils are reading. Any pupils falling behind quickly catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good