Reading (Beyond ELS)

Year 2 onwards

As part of the GLA, Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy strives for a reading curriculum which is rooted in the acquisition of language. Children will build on their knowledge of decoding and blending within a progressive programme to become fluent readers who are able to immerse themselves in a wide range of literature. Children will build their knowledge of reading techniques, through increasingly challenging texts, and will apply these skills across the wider curriculum. 

Enriching experiences enable the love of reading to flourish, whilst also stimulating discussions. The books that we read will either expose the children to the world beyond their current experiences, or build upon an experience that they have already had.

Aspiration sits at the heart of the reading curriculum. The children will know that anyone at Bishop’s Cleeve Primary Academy can be a reader and will be supported to succeed. This will be achieved by demonstrating the joy reading can bring and by learning about inspirational authors (past and present) and their influence in our world today.