Strengthening pupils’ reading skills
Following the pandemic, the school identified a decline in pupils’ skills and enjoyment of reading. In response, teachers developed and implemented a rich variety of interesting challenges such as ‘Drop Everything and Read’ (DEAR) and the ’25 Book Challenge’ to rekindle their enthusiasm and love for reading. This has led to a strong culture of reading which ensures that most pupils’ make strong progress in developing their reading skills and apply these skills effectively across the curriculum.