Since starting the RWI programme, we have already seen an increase in children’s confidence and ability. They are feeling successful and are more willing to read because books are matched to their needs. Children know and apply the vocabulary used in lessons such as ‘green words’ ‘red words’ and ‘special friends’ and feel confident when talking about their learning.

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We can see that children are applying their learnt sounds to their independent writing and recognising phonemes and graphemes in new words.

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Reading in Key Stage 1

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All children from Reception to Year Two are assessed at the end of each half term using the Online RWI Assessment. These results are tracked and analysed and the Reading Leader then groups children to ensure they are receiving the sounds and reading level they require.

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Based on this, ‘spotlight’ children are highlighted and 1:1 tutoring is scheduled daily in order to support them and address any gaps in their learning.

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When a new child starts at Avanti Meadows, they are assessed on their first day and put straight into an appropriate Phonics set.

All phonics teachers across Reception to Year 2 meet weekly with the Reading leader to discuss groups and receive training. This allows for open conversation and ensures children’s attainment and progress is understood by all.

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At the end of Year 1, Children are assessed using a Government Statutory Assessment tool known as the Phonics Screening Check. This screening check confirms whether a child has learnt phonics decoding to an appropriate standard. Those who do not reach the expected standard will receive appropriate support in Year 2 and retake the test again the following year.

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In 2023, we had 79.2% pass rate, in line with the National Average of 79.6%

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At the end of Year 2, Children at Avanti Meadows complete their KS1 S.A.T’s. We are confident that our Phonics sessions and daily practise will also improve these outcomes, putting them in line, or above, National expectations.

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Reading in Key Stage 2

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Pupils are given individual reading books to take home and rehearse key skills in reading linked to their learning at school. Pupils also take part in daily whole class reading sessions with a focus on inference, deduction, using evidence from the text and reinforcing reading for pleasure across genres.

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Reading is taught across the curriculum and language acquisition is a focus in all subject areas.

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Pupils will as a class interpret questions linked to a text such as:

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• What evidence in the text is there to support…?​

• How does the character  feel about his XXX and what is their relationship like? Use evidence.​​

• What does  XXX say to make you think that she is feeling confident that Cam will change his mind?

• Why do you think the author has used the word solemn to describe XXX and what is the impact on the reader?

• What is the mood of the text in the first paragraph and how is this created?

• Why is it important to listen to advice? 

 

The lesson is heavily weighted towards discussion around a text​ so that pupils are able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas.