Reading Progression at Lovington Primary School

At Lovington Church of England Primary School, we know that developing children as expert and enthusiastic readers is a fundamental entitlement for every individual pupil.  The ability to read confidently is the key that opens many doors and successful readers will have a head start in all that they do.  

We also know that to develop a love of reading and to enjoy talking about books and stories, our children 

• will be able to access all areas of the curriculum 

• will enhance their mental well-being 

• will be supported to develop their writing abilities 

Ultimately, we aim for our children to become life-long readers.  

“I do believe that something magical can happen when you read a good book.”  

J. K Rowling 

 

“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”

Stephen King

 

Through our English lessons, the children read a range of ambitious texts, looking closely at the language features the author uses in order to engage the reader. 

In order to ensure that we are teaching reading in its fullest sense, we have separated the teaching of reading into 3 explicit strands:   

Enjoyment – Reading for Pleasure  

Fluency & Prosody  

Comprehension   

Our progression document outlines how we actively teach the different elements of these strands.

How We Feel About Reading: