Reading at Eden

“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.” Barack Obama

Eden’s Literacy Priorities 2023 – 2024

Priority 1: Improve reading fluency across the curriculum
Priority 2: Embed the use of targeted intervention to address reading gaps

At Eden, we are committed to raising standards of literacy for all as we recognise the significant benefits in our pupils having a functional reading age when they take the next steps in their lives and careers. Our aim is to provide our pupils with the skills necessary to become confident and successful readers.

The importance of regular reading is always promoted and encouraged. All pupils have dedicated, timetabled reading slots where they spend time reading book titles that they have chosen and that are linked to their reading ability at that time.

Each classroom has a dedicated reading area and the library is stocked with a variety of books for the pupils to choose from, that are linked to their interests and are age appropriate

Reading for all at Eden
Targeted intervention	Universal offer
Additional support	Reading independently and for pleasure	English Curriculum	Wider Curriculum
Some Reading Concerns Pupil is below average QFT – classroom teachers to be aware of these pupils. Close monitoring through AR. (AR watch list). Multiple reading concerns Pupil is well below average IDL intervention. Guided reading – reciprocal reading strategies. Significant weaknesses in reading Pupil is significantly below average Precision teaching – single word reading intervention. Reading with SLT Phonics – phonics international Paired reading Parental workshops for the weakest readers.	Accelerated reader Every pupil has a reading book matched to reading age. Reading rewards Reading recommendations ‘Read Your Way’ book challenges available. Dedicated independent reading time Recommendations from your subject teachers. Book of the month Quality resources Well-stocked & maintained library Recommended reading lists. Book sales on pupil progress days Extra opportunities Book clubs Reading mentors Author visits / interview the author Reading events	Carefully-chosen texts to increase background knowledge Novels, poetry and non-fiction texts which enable students to gain knowledge about different perspectives / ideas in society & the world. Curriculum thinking documentation Key skills for reading are revisited throughout the year. Vocabulary is deliberately taught and tested. Knowledge organisers present key vocabulary and reading for any given unit.	Guided reading Consistent strategies for pre, during and post Reading across all subjects. Vocabulary instruction Knowledge organisers Word of the week Quizzing Morphology and dual coding Oracy techniques All text read aloud by expert readers – models fluency Choral reading with a ruler / repetition of key vocabulary Staff CPD – knowledge of reading barriers Inset and CPD Focus for teachers and support staff Developing disciplinary Reading

“Eden is a life-transforming school where we provide the best education for young people who have complex social, emotional and mental health needs.”

Jen Ashworth, Headteacher

Reading at Eden

Reading for all at Eden

“Eden is a life-transforming school where we provide the best education for young people who have complex social, emotional and mental health needs.”