Aims

We aim to foster a love of reading and equip our learners with the reading skills they need for life. For some learners, this will mean accessing longer written texts, and for some, this means functional literacy and being able to navigate their environment and enjoying stories. We teach reading by providing a range of highly motivating and engaging activities and environments, tailored to each student's interests and learning needs. 

Curriculum

• Pre-formal Reactive: exposure to a range of stories and story-telling activities through multisensory experiences, developing communication and listening skills within Phase 1 of phonics.

• Pre-formal Proactive: exposure to attention-building activities, stories and phase 1 phonics. Strong focus on attention, listening and communication skills.

• Semi-formal: a blended approach which incorporates engaging sensory experiences and environments with an introduction to phases 2-5 of phonics and Oxford Reading Tree books. Learning is delivered through stories and reading activities linked to life skills.
• Formal: supported by the High-Five Reading Strategy, a focus on reading for pleasure as well as purpose with emphasis on broadening the range and understanding of material read.