Nursery

I will read with an adult in school every week.

I will start learning my initial set one sounds and recognise these in different settings.

I will be read stories every day.

Foundation

I will read with an adult in school every week.

I will know my set one sounds and be able to segment and blend words by the end of Foundation.

I have a phonics session at least once a day.

I will be read stories every day.

Year 1

I will read with an adult in school every week.

I have a phonics session at least once a day.

I will continue to progress through learning my set 2 and 3 sounds.

I will experience a range of books at my reading level, containing sounds that we are learning.

When my reading is strong enough, I will start using AR reading to build on my comprehension skills.

I will have a book to take home from my RWI group pitched at the sounds we are learning in school.

I will take the phonic screen check.

Year 2

I will read with an adult in school every week.

My teacher and other adults will guide me and ensure that I am choosing suitable texts more and more independently.  

I have a phonics session at least once a day.

I will continue working through the RWI reading scheme which builds on my fluency and comprehension.

If I am still struggling with any sounds, I will continue to work on these in my assessed group, and also have 1:1 tutoring in the afternoon to close any gaps in my knowledge.

I will be able to complete AR quizzes more independently.

If I didn’t pass the phonics screen in Year 1, I will try again this year and pass after extra help and intervention.

I will start Reading Vipers.

Year 3

I will read with an adult in school every week.

My teacher and other adults will guide me and ensure that I am choosing suitable texts more and more independently.

Every morning, as a class we will take part in Reading Masters to improve our fluency and comprehension skills in reading. We have a key text for the week and focus on a range of questions and discussions about purpose, structure, language, etc. We will be supported if needed.

If reading is still a struggle for me, I will continue accessing RWI in the mornings. I will also have targets linked to my reading on my IEP. I will also be a daily reader with an adult.

Year 4

I will read with an adult in school every week.

My teacher and other adults will guide me and ensure that I am choosing suitable texts more and more independently.

Every morning, as a class we will take part in Reading Masters to improve our fluency and comprehension skills in reading. We have a key text for the week and focus on a range of questions and discussions about purpose, structure, language, etc. We will be supported if needed.

Year 5

I will read with an adult in school every week.

My teacher and other adults will guide me and ensure that I am choosing suitable texts more and more independently.

Every morning, as a class we will take part in Reading Masters to improve our fluency and comprehension skills in reading. We have a key text for the week and focus on a range of questions and discussions about purpose, structure, language, etc. We will be supported if needed.

Year 6

I will read with an adult in school every week.

My teacher and other adults will guide me and ensure that I am choosing suitable texts more and more independently.

Every morning, as a class we will take part in Reading Masters to improve our fluency and comprehension skills in reading. We have a key text for the week and focus on a range of questions and discussions about purpose, structure, language, etc. We will be supported if needed.

As a class, we will practise SATs-style questions to support us in our understanding increasingly as the year progresses.

I will start SATs reading boosters in the afternoons if I need help with specific techniques.