Our Reading Aim: That every child leaves Penns as a 'Reader for Pleasure'

 

What books do children take home?

Penns pupils will take home TWO reading books each week. One book will be chosen by the teacher and the other will be chosen by the child. Our younger readers will change their books weekly whilst older children will be able to change their book as and when they complete it. Our youngest readers will begin to take books home from as early as their start in September.

How do we know that children are reading at home?    An internal reading record is kept for our children so that we are able to closely track their reading habits and ensure progress. Furthermore, KS2 children independently use a homework/reading record book for their own use.   Staff members regularly discuss with the children about their home reading habits. Reading is of high importance at Penns and we aim to foster a love of reading by maintaining a positive reading culture.  Please also look out for our 'Reading Passports' and reading opoprtunities via our internal dojo system which further supports our love of reading at Penns.

What if my child requires extra support in reading? We provide a robust system of support. We aim to read with pupils who require extra support on a daily basis. Some children in KS2 will require extra phonics tuition to support their reading.  Our lunchtime supervisors as well as parent volunteers support our pupils in listening to them read. 

 

How can we improve reading?

One of the best ways to ensure reading improves is simply to do more of it, in all its forms. We plan for reading opportunities throughout the week and we aim to bring at least a little shared reading into virtually every lesson, and into many humanities sessions too. We have whole-class, guided group, 1-1 and independent reading slotted in to lessons and throughout the week. We believe that children who learn to read across the curriculum will benefit from the purposeful practice, and be better equipped to access all subjects in the next phase of their learning.

 

Everybody-read-leaflet-for-parents.pdf

 

We offer: Daily reading, daily story time in class, book clubs, outdoor reading opportunities during unstructured times, a fully equipped library, World Book Day, Reading Book Vending Machine and many many more...

Reading for Pleasure: Essential Approaches

http://www.lsenglishhub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reading-for-Pleasure-Essential-Approaches-copy.pdf

Encourage your child to read

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-top-tips-to-encourage-children-to-read/10-top-tips-to-encourage-children-to-read

 https://cdn.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/misc/reading-with-your-child/reading-with-your-child-booklet-for-parents.pdf 

https://cdn.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/misc/reading-with-your-child/reading-with-your-child-a4-booklet-ar.pdf (In Arabic)

A Guide to Book Chat

https://cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/uploads/20210205163244/Book_Chat_Guide.pdf?_ga=2.257559625.356993016.1646666682-2079138521.1642595494 

 

EARLY READING

At Penns Primary School, we believe that phonics must be taught through a systematic and structured phonics programme in order for all of our children to become fluent readers.

We use the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme in order to plan and provide daily engaging and active phonics lessons.  In phonics, we teacher children that the letters of the alphabet represent a different sound, that these can be used in a variety of ways and are put together to make words.  The children learn to recognise all of the different sounds and combinations that thsy might see when they are reading or writing.  Our phonics teaching starts in Reception and follows a very specific sequence that allows our children to build on their previous phonic knowledge and master specific phonc strategies as they move through school.  As a result, our children are able to tackle any unfamiliar words that they might discover.   We also model these strategies in shared reading and writing in phincs lessions and across the curriculum.  We have a strong focus on the development of language and laguage skills because we know this is crucail to ensure the development of reading and writing in all subjects.

Our Phonics and Early Reading Policy is completely based on the Little Wandle programme content, in order to ensure consistency, and can be read here Phonics and Early Reading Policy

 

Supporting your child with reading

Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.

There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:

A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.

A sharing book or 'reading for pleasure'. Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.

Reading practice book

This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current phonics level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.  Your child will have read this book several times in school with a trained adult so please use the opportunity to celebrate their reading success.

Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.

Sharing books

In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.

Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!

 

littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk-parents/

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Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid.  In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid. In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
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Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid.  In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid. In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
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Our Reading Aim: That every child leaves Penns as a 'Reader for Pleasure'

 

What books do children take home?

Penns pupils will take home TWO reading books each week. One book will be chosen by the teacher and the other will be chosen by the child. Our younger readers will change their books weekly whilst older children will be able to change their book as and when they complete it. Our youngest readers will begin to take books home from as early as their start in September.

How do we know that children are reading at home?    An internal reading record is kept for our children so that we are able to closely track their reading habits and ensure progress. Furthermore, KS2 children independently use a homework/reading record book for their own use.   Staff members regularly discuss with the children about their home reading habits. Reading is of high importance at Penns and we aim to foster a love of reading by maintaining a positive reading culture.  Please also look out for our 'Reading Passports' and reading opoprtunities via our internal dojo system which further supports our love of reading at Penns.

What if my child requires extra support in reading? We provide a robust system of support. We aim to read with pupils who require extra support on a daily basis. Some children in KS2 will require extra phonics tuition to support their reading.  Our lunchtime supervisors as well as parent volunteers support our pupils in listening to them read. 

 

How can we improve reading?

One of the best ways to ensure reading improves is simply to do more of it, in all its forms. We plan for reading opportunities throughout the week and we aim to bring at least a little shared reading into virtually every lesson, and into many humanities sessions too. We have whole-class, guided group, 1-1 and independent reading slotted in to lessons and throughout the week. We believe that children who learn to read across the curriculum will benefit from the purposeful practice, and be better equipped to access all subjects in the next phase of their learning.

 

Everybody-read-leaflet-for-parents.pdf

 

We offer: Daily reading, daily story time in class, book clubs, outdoor reading opportunities during unstructured times, a fully equipped library, World Book Day, Reading Book Vending Machine and many many more...

Reading for Pleasure: Essential Approaches

http://www.lsenglishhub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reading-for-Pleasure-Essential-Approaches-copy.pdf

Encourage your child to read

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-top-tips-to-encourage-children-to-read/10-top-tips-to-encourage-children-to-read

 https://cdn.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/misc/reading-with-your-child/reading-with-your-child-booklet-for-parents.pdf 

https://cdn.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/misc/reading-with-your-child/reading-with-your-child-a4-booklet-ar.pdf (In Arabic)

A Guide to Book Chat

https://cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/uploads/20210205163244/Book_Chat_Guide.pdf?_ga=2.257559625.356993016.1646666682-2079138521.1642595494 

 

EARLY READING

At Penns Primary School, we believe that phonics must be taught through a systematic and structured phonics programme in order for all of our children to become fluent readers.

We use the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme in order to plan and provide daily engaging and active phonics lessons.  In phonics, we teacher children that the letters of the alphabet represent a different sound, that these can be used in a variety of ways and are put together to make words.  The children learn to recognise all of the different sounds and combinations that thsy might see when they are reading or writing.  Our phonics teaching starts in Reception and follows a very specific sequence that allows our children to build on their previous phonic knowledge and master specific phonc strategies as they move through school.  As a result, our children are able to tackle any unfamiliar words that they might discover.   We also model these strategies in shared reading and writing in phincs lessions and across the curriculum.  We have a strong focus on the development of language and laguage skills because we know this is crucail to ensure the development of reading and writing in all subjects.

Our Phonics and Early Reading Policy is completely based on the Little Wandle programme content, in order to ensure consistency, and can be read here Phonics and Early Reading Policy

 

Supporting your child with reading

Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.

There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:

A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.

A sharing book or 'reading for pleasure'. Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.

Reading practice book

This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current phonics level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.  Your child will have read this book several times in school with a trained adult so please use the opportunity to celebrate their reading success.

Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.

Sharing books

In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.

Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!

 

littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk-parents/

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Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid.  In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid. In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
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Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid.  In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid. In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
image

Our Reading Aim: That every child leaves Penns as a 'Reader for Pleasure'

 

What books do children take home?

Penns pupils will take home TWO reading books each week. One book will be chosen by the teacher and the other will be chosen by the child. Our younger readers will change their books weekly whilst older children will be able to change their book as and when they complete it. Our youngest readers will begin to take books home from as early as their start in September.

How do we know that children are reading at home?    An internal reading record is kept for our children so that we are able to closely track their reading habits and ensure progress. Furthermore, KS2 children independently use a homework/reading record book for their own use.   Staff members regularly discuss with the children about their home reading habits. Reading is of high importance at Penns and we aim to foster a love of reading by maintaining a positive reading culture.  Please also look out for our 'Reading Passports' and reading opoprtunities via our internal dojo system which further supports our love of reading at Penns.

What if my child requires extra support in reading? We provide a robust system of support. We aim to read with pupils who require extra support on a daily basis. Some children in KS2 will require extra phonics tuition to support their reading.  Our lunchtime supervisors as well as parent volunteers support our pupils in listening to them read. 

 

How can we improve reading?

One of the best ways to ensure reading improves is simply to do more of it, in all its forms. We plan for reading opportunities throughout the week and we aim to bring at least a little shared reading into virtually every lesson, and into many humanities sessions too. We have whole-class, guided group, 1-1 and independent reading slotted in to lessons and throughout the week. We believe that children who learn to read across the curriculum will benefit from the purposeful practice, and be better equipped to access all subjects in the next phase of their learning.

 

Everybody-read-leaflet-for-parents.pdf

 

We offer: Daily reading, daily story time in class, book clubs, outdoor reading opportunities during unstructured times, a fully equipped library, World Book Day, Reading Book Vending Machine and many many more...

Reading for Pleasure: Essential Approaches

http://www.lsenglishhub.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reading-for-Pleasure-Essential-Approaches-copy.pdf

Encourage your child to read

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-top-tips-to-encourage-children-to-read/10-top-tips-to-encourage-children-to-read

 https://cdn.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/misc/reading-with-your-child/reading-with-your-child-booklet-for-parents.pdf 

https://cdn.booktrust.org.uk/globalassets/resources/misc/reading-with-your-child/reading-with-your-child-a4-booklet-ar.pdf (In Arabic)

A Guide to Book Chat

https://cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/uploads/20210205163244/Book_Chat_Guide.pdf?_ga=2.257559625.356993016.1646666682-2079138521.1642595494 

 

EARLY READING

At Penns Primary School, we believe that phonics must be taught through a systematic and structured phonics programme in order for all of our children to become fluent readers.

We use the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme in order to plan and provide daily engaging and active phonics lessons.  In phonics, we teacher children that the letters of the alphabet represent a different sound, that these can be used in a variety of ways and are put together to make words.  The children learn to recognise all of the different sounds and combinations that thsy might see when they are reading or writing.  Our phonics teaching starts in Reception and follows a very specific sequence that allows our children to build on their previous phonic knowledge and master specific phonc strategies as they move through school.  As a result, our children are able to tackle any unfamiliar words that they might discover.   We also model these strategies in shared reading and writing in phincs lessions and across the curriculum.  We have a strong focus on the development of language and laguage skills because we know this is crucail to ensure the development of reading and writing in all subjects.

Our Phonics and Early Reading Policy is completely based on the Little Wandle programme content, in order to ensure consistency, and can be read here Phonics and Early Reading Policy

 

Supporting your child with reading

Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.

There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:

A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.

A sharing book or 'reading for pleasure'. Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.

Reading practice book

This book has been carefully matched to your child’s current phonics level. If your child is reading it with little help, please don’t worry that it’s too easy – your child needs to develop fluency and confidence in reading.  Your child will have read this book several times in school with a trained adult so please use the opportunity to celebrate their reading success.

Listen to them read the book. Remember to give them lots of praise – celebrate their success! If they can’t read a word, read it to them. After they have finished, talk about the book together.

Sharing books

In order to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader, it is important that they learn to read for pleasure. The sharing book is a book they have chosen for you to enjoy together.

Please remember that you shouldn’t expect your child to read this alone. Read it to or with them. Discuss the pictures, enjoy the story, predict what might happen next, use different voices for the characters, explore the facts in a non-fiction book. The main thing is that you have fun!

 

littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk-parents/

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Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid.  In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid. In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
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Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid.  In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
Our Water Cooler is from AquAid Here at Penns Primary we installed a water cooler from aquaid. In doing so, we have become the proud sponsors of an Elephant pump in Africa.
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