At Lockwood our aim is for every child to become a reader. We use the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme to get children off to a flying start with their early literacy. This is accessed by children in Reception to Year 2. Once children complete the RWI programme, they move to our reading curriculum learning focusing on reading skills and comprehension. Read, Write, Inc is an integrated approach to teachingĀ phonics, reading, handwriting and spelling.Ā Read, Write Inc is an effective programme in creating confident, fluent readers.
How is Phonics and Early Reading taught?
Through the Read, Write Inc programme, children are taught to read by:
- Reading letters (graphemes) by their sounds.
- Blending these sounds into words.
- Reading the words in a text.
Read, write Inc sessions are taught through EYFS and KS1 as a discrete lesson daily where children are taught at the phonic stage they are at, with additional targeted support for identified pupils to ensure that all children make good progress in order to become fluent, competent and confident readers. Children are assessed regularly to identify any gaps and to ensure that children receive timely support to reach learning goals. Ā Regular training and development ensure that staff are equipped to teach with the expertise and skills required to promote excellent progress, as well as a love of reading.
Through Read, Write Inc children will:
- Learn to read fluently and confidently.
- Learn 44 sounds and the corresponding letters/letter groups.
- learn to read by blending sounds together.
- Read lively stories featuring words that they have learnt to sound out.
- Show what they understand the stories through 'Find it' and 'Prove it' discussion questions.
Children will read a colour levelled book in lessons which is assessed at their stage/level. They will take home a matched home reading book to reinforce and consolidate their learning at their stage. In addition, children will bring home another 'Reading for Pleasure' book to share at home for enjoyment. Click the image below for further information about Read, Write Inc.
