Developing pupils’ reading skills

This year the school is participating in the National Literacy Trust’s ‘National Year of Reading’ which is helping to raise the profile of reading across the school. Events such as ‘The Great Cowbridge Book Swap’ and a reading buddy scheme, where older pupils support younger readers, are helping pupils develop a love for reading. A series of assemblies and parental engagement evenings ensure that pupils and parents understand the importance of reading and how reading for pleasure has a positive impact on well-being. The school also supports pupils who are eligible for free school meals to develop their appreciation of reading by providing funding to purchase books they want to read. As a result of this greater focus on strengthening the culture of reading, pupils and staff now talk regularly about what they are reading. This is contributing towards high standards in reading.

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