Reading at Orion Ravensworth
Our Vision:
Every child should become a confident, fluent reader who enjoys reading
Our Approach to Reading
At Orion Ravensworth, we believe reading is at the heart of everything we do.
From the very start of school, we help children to become confident, fluent readers who enjoy reading and use it to succeed across all subjects.
We carefully choose high-quality books that inspire children, build their understanding of the world and help them to think and communicate clearly.
Our approach to reading is well planned and consistent across all year groups, so that every child makes strong progress.
We want children not only to learn to read well, but to develop a lifelong love of reading, discovering new ideas, people and possibilities along the way.
What Reading Looks Like at Orion Ravensworth
🚀 Children learn to read quickly and confidently📚 Books are carefully matched to each child’s stage
🗓️ Reading is taught every day in every class
🛟 We support children to catch up if they fall behind
Early Reading (EYFS & Key Stage 1)
We give children a strong start in reading through:
- Daily phonics teaching
- Books matched to the sounds children know
- Regular opportunities to practise reading aloud
- Close support to help every child succeed
Reading in Key Stage 2
As children progress, they continue to develop through:
- Daily reading lessons
- Whole-class reading of high-quality texts
- Opportunities to discuss and explore books
- Structured support where needed
Children learn to understand, explain and enjoy what they read.
Reading for Pleasure
At Orion Ravensworth, we want all children to develop a love of reading.
We promote this through:
📖 Daily reading time
📚 Inviting reading spaces
⭐ Book recommendations – School Cannon
🎤 Opportunities to talk about books
📅 Reading events and celebrations
How We Promote Reading for Pleasure at Orion RAVENSWORTH
Reading for pleasure starts early at Orion Ravensworth - from stories and rhymes in our Little Stars Nursery, to confident, enthusiastic readers by Year 6.
We make reading a joyful, everyday part of school life.
How we bring reading to life:
📖 Daily stories & class reads — books at the heart of every day
🎯 Choice matters — children pick books they love
🌍 Diverse books — reflecting the world and building empathy
🏫 Inviting libraries — great books, easy to access
👩🏫 Reading role models — staff share their love of reading
👫 Reading together — with friends, staff and families
⏰ Stories every day — time to enjoy a class novel
🎉 Celebrate reading — from comics to classics
🔗 Real-world links — connecting books to life
Supporting Every Child
We ensure every child succeeds in reading by:
- Identifying children who need extra support early
- Providing additional reading opportunities
- Offering small group or one-to-one support
- Regularly checking progress
Reading at Home
Parents and carers can help by:
- Reading with your child every day
- Listening to them read regularly
- Talking about books together
- Encouraging a love of reading
What Makes Reading Special at Orion Ravensworth
At Orion Ravensworth, reading is more than a routine — it’s a shared experience that brings our school community together ❤️
What sets us apart:
🌅 Calm, purposeful reading routines — creating space to enjoy and focus at key points in the day
🗣️ Rich book talk — children confidently discuss, recommend and reflect on what they read
🧠 Deep thinking — books are used to spark curiosity, questions and meaningful discussion
🤝 Strong reading community — families, staff and pupils all play a role in supporting reading
🎭 Bringing stories to life — through expression, performance and creativity
🌈 Every reader valued — celebrating each child’s unique reading journey and interests
🏅 Pupil leadership — reading ambassadors champion books across the school
🔄 Reading woven through learning — connections made across subjects and experiences
Leadership of Reading
Reading is a priority at Orion Ravensworth.
- Reading is led by Ms. K James
- Staff receive regular training
- Leaders monitor reading to ensure all children succeed
Part of Orion Education Trust
We are proud to be part of Orion Education Trust.
Our approach to reading is aligned with the trust-wide commitment to ensuring that every child becomes a fluent, confident reader and enjoys reading.
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