Approach to Early Reading

We follow the Tower Hamlets Education Partnership Phonics Programme: THE Partnership Phonics Programme.

Reading is encouraged and celebrated throughout children’s school life: in classrooms, at home and in our school library.

Our Approach to Reading ensures our children develop as confident readers, with their own voices and opinions about the book choices they make.

“Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income.” - Worldbookday.com

We ensure a wide range of books is available through our school library and class book corners. Every classroom has special shelves for ‘recommended reads’ to develop our Reading for Pleasure culture.

We would like to thank The Book Trust, The Children’s Book Project, Tower Hamlets Schools Library Service and CPLE for their support in developing our readers.