We are determined that all children at Stretton will learn to read and become fluent readers, regardless of their starting points.  Early reading is at the forefront of everything we do and we use Read Write Inc. to provide a progressive program of synthetic phonics which will enable all children to learn to read successfully.  Children will read books matched to taught sounds to enable them to progress through the program.  Our rich reading curriculum is sequenced coherently throughout the school to provide exposure to a wide range of increasingly more challenging texts in a range of genres and by a variety of authors. Use of Accelerated Reader ensures that pupils are reading books which are well-matched to their developing needs.  Lessons, worship and story times will inspire a love of reading as well as equipping children with the ability to question texts to further extend their own understanding and the skills necessary to gain knowledge across the wider curriculum as independent learners. 

Recommended Reads

Click on each year group to find a list of books we recommend