Reading
Reading at Marsh Gibbon CE School
Our School Vision
"Succeeding together — fostering a love of learning within a nurturing Christian community, to bring out ‘the best in everyone’."
Rooted in Philippians 4:13—"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"—we believe reading opens doors to lifelong learning, empathy, and personal growth. Guided by our Christian values of love, friendship, compassion, honesty, forgiveness, and respect, we encourage children to explore the world through stories and texts, shaping their understanding and character.
Our IntentTo develop lifelong readers with a passion for a wide range of materials. Using the mirrors, windows, and doors analogy, we help children to:
Implementation
Impact
Phonics & Reading Progression
Join us in inspiring a love of reading where every book is a new door, every story a mirror, and every child’s imagination soars—living out our Christian values and shaping lifelong learners!
Our School Vision
"Succeeding together — fostering a love of learning within a nurturing Christian community, to bring out ‘the best in everyone’."
Rooted in Philippians 4:13—"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"—we believe reading opens doors to lifelong learning, empathy, and personal growth. Guided by our Christian values of love, friendship, compassion, honesty, forgiveness, and respect, we encourage children to explore the world through stories and texts, shaping their understanding and character.
Our IntentTo develop lifelong readers with a passion for a wide range of materials. Using the mirrors, windows, and doors analogy, we help children to:
- Mirrors: See reflections of themselves in stories.
- Windows: Gain insight into different cultures and perspectives.
- Doors: Explore new ideas, worlds, and understanding—fueling curiosity and love for learning.
Implementation
- Rich & Varied Reading: Exposure to diverse texts including stories, poetry, non-fiction, and classics.
- Reading for Pleasure: Dedicated reading corners, libraries, and regular reading sessions to foster love of books.
- Phonics & Comprehension: Daily phonics (EYFS–Y2) and focus on inference, author intent, and understanding in KS2.
- Guided & Independent Reading: Regular sessions to build fluency and confidence, with children choosing books that interest them.
- Parental Involvement: Reading diaries and monitoring progress together.
Impact
- Children develop a genuine love of reading, reading widely and independently.
- They gain confidence in understanding and analyzing texts, becoming thoughtful, informed individuals.
- Vocabulary and comprehension skills grow, supporting all areas of learning.
- Reading fosters empathy, cultural awareness, and curiosity about the world.
- Every child has the opportunity to become a lifelong reader and explorer of knowledge.
Phonics & Reading Progression
- Early Reading: Taught through Rocket Phonics in EYFS–Y2 to develop decoding skills.
- KS1: Uses Rising Stars Reading Planet scheme, with progress tracked via individual diaries.
- KS2: Most children become free readers, choosing books from the library, with some still supported in decoding.
Join us in inspiring a love of reading where every book is a new door, every story a mirror, and every child’s imagination soars—living out our Christian values and shaping lifelong learners!
