“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
Dr. Seuss, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
At the heart of our curriculum is a simple belief: learning to read is the gateway to future success.
At Reddal Hill Primary School we believe that reading is a crucial part of school life, and we aim for excellence in reading achievement throughout the school. Reading gives pupils the chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually; we provide a wealth of opportunities for pupils to read widely and often, enabling them to both acquire knowledge and to build on what they already know.
It is our aim that pupils, at Reddal Hill Primary School, read with confidence, fluency and understanding, using a range of independent strategies. They learn to take responsibility for their own learning, demonstrate a love of reading and a desire to read for enjoyment. Through reading widely and often, pupils develop a growing vocabulary and become adept at using their creativity, imagination, inventiveness and critical awareness.
We prioritise the teaching of reading from the very start of a child’s journey with us, ensuring every pupil gains the essential foundations they need to become confident, fluent readers.
In the Early Years, we build these foundations through a systematic, high‑quality phonics programme, enabling children to decode words and develop the technical skills required for reading. As they move through school, these skills are strengthened and refined so that pupils can read with accuracy, understanding and enjoyment.
But reading is more than a skill—it is a lifelong pleasure. That’s why we place great importance on developing a genuine love of reading. We immerse children in rich, high‑quality texts.
By igniting a passion for reading and ensuring strong foundations in phonics, we strive to empower every child to become a confident, enthusiastic and independent reader—ready to thrive both in school and beyond.
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