Reading (including Phonics)

At St Paul's, we encourage a climate of positive attitudes towards reading and believe that reading for pleasure will support all children to become confident, keen and capable readers. Whilst learning discrete reading skills is vital, it is equally as important that we develop positive attitudes towards reading for pleasure as this can play a key role in children's development. It is a shared expectation that every child will become a confident reader.

The sequence of reading books will show a cumulative progression in phonics knowledge that is matched to the school's phonics programme. Children will become confident, fluent readers, which will give them access to a wide range of literature taught throughout the curriculum. Teachers have good knowledge and understanding of the development and application of English skills in all key stages.