Reading at Bracken Edge
At Bracken Edge Primary School, we aim to foster a lifelong love for reading, develop strong reading skills, and enable our pupils to become confident, fluent, and critical readers. The school aims to provide a rich and diverse range of reading experiences that expose pupils to high-quality, challenging literature with a focus on fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The intention is to instill empathy, cultural understanding, and a broad knowledge base through reading a wide variety of texts that reflect the diverse nature of the school's community.
The school recognises the importance of developing pupils' vocabulary and comprehension skills alongside their ability to decode and read fluently. Therefore, the curriculum aims to embed vocabulary instruction and reading comprehension strategies within all reading activities to support a deeper understanding of the text. The school strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment where all pupils, regardless of their background or ability, have equal opportunities to excel in reading and reach their full potential.
The KS2 Reading curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a systematic and progressive approach to teaching reading, while also allowing for flexibility and responsiveness to individual needs. The school has considered the recommendations and best practices highlighted in Ofsted's most recent inspection framework, as well as the DfE's updated Reading Framework to ensure the implementation is in line with their expectations.
