Finn’s Little Fibs by Tom Percival
Finn loves visiting his beloved grandmother more than anything. One day, he finds himself telling her a little fib. The fib grows; he feels sad and his tummy feels strange. In fact, he feels awful. He takes a big step and tells her the truth. And guess what? He feels so much lighter. A book about honesty.
Small’s Big Dream by Manjeet Mann and Amanda Quartey
Small is… well, small. Her shoes, her bed, her everything. But her dreams are big! She dreams of ‘scaling the largest mountain, sailing across the oceans, shooting off into space’. Despite people telling her to keep her head down, she reaches for the sky. Dream big and anything can happen.
Saving Mr Hoot by Helen Stephens
Mr Hoot, the owl, lives in a tree by Ben’s house. Nobody believes that an owl lives there and grown-ups want to chop the tree down. Will Ben manage to stop the tree felling and why is it important to save our trees? A charming book for Reception about nature, family and community.
Faruq and the Wiri Wiri by Sophia Payne and Sandhya Prabhat
Faruq’s granny loves to cook. He wants to be a chef when he grows up, not a doctor like his dad. ‘Why can’t boys learn to cook?’ he wonders. One day, he prepares a fabulous feast for his family with the wiri wiri pepper. What could be more joyful? For everyone! A true celebration!
Linchfield Academy, Peterborough, Lincolnshire
“Staff make sure that pupils in the early stages of reading read from books that are matched to the letter sounds they know. This is to develop pupils’ confidence and fluency when they read at home.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Oldbrook First School and Nursery, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
“Leaders have made the teaching of reading a top priority. Staff are well trained in delivering the systematic phonics programme. Skilled staff make sure that pupils get off to a strong start from the Nursery Year onwards. Staff’s passion for reading is infectious.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
“Younger pupils learn to read well through a consistent and effective approach to teaching phonics. Accurate assessment means that those who could fall behind are provided with the support they need to be successful and confident readers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Inadequate
Meynell Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
“There is a clear and well-taught phonics curriculum. Leaders understand the crucial nature and importance of developing fluent readers as quickly as possible. Staff quickly identify pupils who need more support with reading.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires improvement
Trenance Learning Academy, Newquay, Cornwall
“Leaders’ exacting approach to curriculum development begins with reading. There is a sharp focus on ensuring that all pupils learn to read successfully. Highly skilled staff follow the school’s phonics and reading curriculums with precision.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Abbey Woods Academy, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
“Leaders prioritise reading throughout the school. Teachers closely track children’s progress, and any who struggle receive prompt support, helping them to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires improvement