Phonics and Reading
Reading Intent
At Sibsey, we are committed to equipping every child with the skills needed to become fluent, confident, and enthusiastic lifelong readers. We firmly believe that reading is fundamental to a child’s development, shaping their success in education and beyond. Our mission is to ignite a love for reading by exposing children to a diverse range of carefully selected texts, allowing them to experience the joy, wonder, and endless possibilities that reading brings.
Phonics and Early Reading
At Sibsey, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child becomes a fluent, confident reader through a structured and engaging approach to phonics. We implement the Read Write Inc. (RWI) systematic synthetic phonics programme to support all children in developing strong decoding skills and reading fluency.
Through daily RWI lessons, children are taught to recognise sounds, blend them to read words, and develop comprehension skills. RWI is delivered consistently across the school, with regular assessments to ensure that teaching is matched to each child’s individual needs.
By embedding RWI into our curriculum, we aim to give every child the foundational knowledge they need to become successful, independent readers, unlocking their potential for learning across all subjects.
More information can be found by clicking on the learn more link
Reading at Home
At Sibsey, we recognise the vital role that reading at home plays in developing confident, fluent, and enthusiastic readers. Regular reading outside of school reinforces the skills taught in the classroom, enhances vocabulary, and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.
Recommended Reads
Please see links below to give you ideas for each year group.