Early Reading
At Elm Academy we believe that having a highly effective Early Reading Strategy is vital to the success of pupils as they progress through the school and onto secondary school as it is the key to accessing the rest of the curriculum. Reading is prioritised and meticulously planned across the school to ensure pupils receive the highest quality provision from the moment they join the school, as developing pupils’ reading ability and their desire to read is not something that can be left to chance. As teachers, it is our job to inspire pupils and engage them in reading widely from an early stage to instil a love of reading from the earliest opportunity. We consistently reflect on and adapt our practice based on the most up to date research base and through continuous analysis of impact, working with staff to ensure they receive ongoing CPD to implement our strategy to the highest possible standard.