Reading at Home
Every child at Christ Church & Holy Trinity Schools is provided with a suitable reading book which matches their ability and interest. Children in KS2 and some children in Year 2 select their own books from their class library. Children in Reception Class and KS1 are provided with reading books which follow a scheme – Dandelion Readers & Oxford Reading Tree. A written record must be kept and class teachers monitor these on a weekly basis to ensure children are reading, track what they are reading and to offer advice and support to any parents who are struggling to support their child.
Children in Reception Class receive a ‘sound book’ & ‘tricky word book’ to help support them at home. It also provides parents with useful information so that they feel equipped to model and scaffold.
Parents are invited to workshops where strategies are discussed and modelled, and senior members of staff are always available to provide ongoing support.