Phonics and Early Reading
We are a Sounds-Write school.
About Sounds-Write
Sounds-Write is a quality first phonics programme that provides our classroom professional with a comprehensive system with which to teach children to read, spell and write. All teaching staff (teachers and learning support assistants) at Oare Primary School are trained in the approach which is used from reception through to Year 6. All year groups have daily phonics/spelling lessons.
Our reading scheme follows the Sounds-Write units being taught in school using Sounds-Write and Dandelion Reader books.
At the start of a child’s reading journey, these books will enable children to take their first steps into reading and have success. The simple, decodable texts enable them to practise the skills and code knowledge they are learning. Children will enjoy these quirky stories about children and their unusual pets. The books are matched to the Sounds-Write units in the Initial Code.
Developing Reading
The development of children’s reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and enjoyment remains a priority as they move on from the early reading scheme. From Year 2 onwards, when appropriate, children will move into supported free reading sections in dedicated reading areas in the class and school library. We have a large selection of high quality texts in our beautifully inspiring library areas and books are updated frequently. Adults and peers support children in their choice of books.
Oare Primary School’s Reading Spine
Bridging the gap between instruction and pleasure to create thinkers, believers and lifelong readers.
Our reading spine is a collection of recommended books which are considered to be ‘must-reads’ for everyone. The books in this collection consist of class core texts, recommended independent reads and class shared texts. Each book has been carefully chosen to stretch vocabulary, expose children to different structures and time frames, encourage critical and analytical thinking and promote a love of reading. Following this reading spine provides equality of opportunity for all children; ensuring all Oare C of E Primary School pupils will leave school having had exposure to wide ranging, linguistically varied and intellectually stimulating collection of texts.
Oare Whole School Complete Reading Spine