Alleviating the impact of poverty through reading
All pupils, including pupils eligible for free school meals and those from low-income households benefit greatly from the school’s strong, whole-school emphasis on reading. This approach is embedded through activities such as shared class novels during registration, engaging World Book Day events, and accessible book swap opportunities. This consistent focus, alongside the use of well-planned reading strategies across lessons, supports pupils’ engagement and helps to strengthen their literacy skills and broaden their vocabulary and wider knowledge.