Our READING CURRICULUM
Reading is an essential part of our curriculum at Wickersley Northfield Primary and our aspiration is for every child to be able to read fluently and enjoy reading.
From the very outset, we place huge emphasis on ensuring every child masters the early reading skills and is able to decode fluently through the systematic teaching of our Little Wandle phonics programme. Children with effective phonics, word reading and comprehension skills will then go on to become fluent readers.
We aim to provide a wide range of reading experiences and opportunities for children to explore a wealth of different books and develop a love for reading throughout.
Phonics at Wickersley Northfield
We follow the Little Wandle accredited scheme for phonics at Wickersley Northfield. Information about this can be found by clicking here.
Click here to view an overview of the Little Wandle phonics programme.
Click here to acccess videos, support and information for parents about the Little Wandle programme.
Whole Class Reading at Wickersley Northfield
Reading comprehension is taught from years 2-6 using a whole class approach.
Lesson Structure
- Re-engage task: an opportunity to consolidate the pupils' understanding of taught vocabulary and practise retrieval skills.
- Fluency: a daily opportunity to practise and refine their fluency when reading increasingly difficult texts aloud.
- Text analysis: an in depth class discussion, including teacher modelling and guided practise, focusing on one of the following key reading concepts:
