Reading
Early Reading and Phonics In Nursery and Reception
Reading for nursery-aged children is based upon the Development Matters curriculum, where the focus is upon listening skills. For example, recognising syllables in words or recognising words with the same initial sound.
Adults strive to promote a love of reading through daily story time and carefully chosen books within the environment and in classroom reading corners.
The children begin with picture books before moving on to simple phonic books and sound blending books. The school places an importance on the development of early comprehension skills; to ensure that children are able to comprehend what they read and listen to.
There is a specific focus on closing the vocabulary gap for children starting school with less experience of a language-rich environment.
Phonics is taught daily in Reception using the Read Write Inc scheme. Children are grouped during this session based on ability and this is regularly assessed so adult support can be directed as needed. 
Reading and Phonics in Key Stage One
Children in Key Stage One are taught phonics explicitly every day using Read Write Inc resources. The children are taught in small groups by our team of experienced and well-trained teachers and teaching assistants. Children are regularly assessed to ensure that they progress well and are on track to reach national expectations by the end of Year One, when they will sit their Phonics Screening Check.
Reading is also embedded within our wider curriculum, where a quality reading spine and daily story time exposes the children to a wide variety of texts, themes, characters and settings.
Unsure of how to support your child at home with phonics? The video below demonstrates how we teach the sounds at Parkview:
Whatever pupils’ socio-economic background, making sure that they become engaged with reading from the beginning is one of the most important ways to make a difference to their life chances.
The Reading Framework, 2023
Reading in Key Stage 2
Reading in Key Stage 2, is primarily taught through a dedicated daily session. The first day is a class reading session, modelled by the teacher, exposing children to high-quality reading skills.
During the following four sessions, the children focus on a different reading skill, based on teachers assessment.
A daily class read, using well thought-out texts, is also carried out for pure enjoyment!
Children who do not pass the Phonic Screening in Year 1 are supported in Key Stage 2 using Quality First teaching in reading and the Read Write Inc, and Fresh Start Program.
Reading across the Curriculum
Quality texts are used in all curriuclum areas. High quality, subject-specific vocabulary is planned for and taught progressively in all subject areas. Book corners in each classroom have links to wider curriculum areas and include fiction, non-fiction and poetry choices.
What if my child struggles with reading?
At Parkview, we realise that all children are on their own learning journey and will require different amounts of support at different times. Children can find reading tricky for a variety of reasons, including; having English as an additional language, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties and many more factors. It is essential that all pupils have the right to an age-related reading education, engaging in activities delivered by specially trained staff to support your child with their learning journey. There are two key interventions we use to support children with their reading:
Nessy
Nessy is a programme that we use to support children that have specific barriers to their reading journey and supports learners with a range of needs.
Fresh Start
Read Write Inc. Fresh Start supports struggling readers aged 9 and above to accelerate reading progress.