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Phonics and reading at Ladybridge Primary School

At Ladybridge the phonic scheme used is called Read Write Inc.  The whole school adhere to this one scheme, teachers are fully trained, the reading leader regularly leads with master classes and there are three development days each year to ensure that all our phonc lessons are taught to a high standard.  We are very proud of our improving standards in our outcomes for phonics.

In EYFS and Year 1, 5 times a week, we use the principles as set out in the Read, Write, Inc programme that is an approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics. We have an agreed progression for the teaching of new sounds in streamed groups.  During the Summer Term in Year 1, pupils undertake a Phonics Screening Test which assesses their ability to apply what they have learnt. Pupils who do not pass their Phonics Screening Test continue to have interventions to support the acquisition of these key skills. For children who acquire phonics knowledge and understanding in Year 1, they quickly move to work in developing their reading skills throughout Year 2 and KS2, where they access 4 whole class 30 minute reading skills lessons a week. If children need additional support, they have tailored intervention with their phonetic development through the use of 1:1 sessions that take place in addition to the lesson. 

Whole school Reading: Children in EYFS, Year 1 and 2 (if necessary), have books carefully selected for them which are linked to the phonics sounds they have been previously taught while they are learning to read. Children also take home a book which they have chosen from the library for their parents/carers to read with them at home. In Years 3 - 6, pupils move through the levelled book bands when they are fluently reading at that level.  Pupils read with an adult at least once in each week.  There is a wide variety of high quality reading materials for children to select for home school reading. The books are structured to ensure that children have access to a wide range of texts, and allows for pupils to develop their skills and preferences within a level before moving to the next level. All pupils have a home-reading record which they are encouraged to take home daily. Parents and carers are asked to add comments to the home-reading records to indicate how much pupils have read. 

At Ladybridge, the children develop a love for reading by taking part in library sessions with our librarian, Mrs Milner. The children visit the library to listen to a story; as well as choosing a story of their choice to take home and share with their parents/carers.  Each class have a new class novel each term which the class teacher reads to them. Each classroom has a book corner with a range of books where the children have the opportunity to read a book of their choice throughout the day.

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