Mrs Aspden

English Subject Leader

Phonics and Reading

At St Herbert’s, we aim to create a firm foundation for a lifetime of learning by establishing excellent decoding skills and reading comprehension to enable all children to become fluent, confident and capable readers who have a genuine love of reading. 

At St Herbert’s, we use Read, Write Inc to teach early reading and spelling.  

Writing

At St Herbert’s, we aim to create a firm foundation for a lifetime of learning by establishing excellent early communication skills to enable all children to become fluent, confident and capable writers, speakers and listeners.

As writing is a key life skill, we promote daily writing opportunities so that children can successfully write for a range of audiences and purposes.

Supporting your child with reading

Although your child will be taught to read at school, you can have a huge impact on their reading journey by continuing their practice at home.

There are two types of reading book that your child may bring home:

A reading practice book. This will be at the correct phonic stage for your child. They should be able to read this fluently and independently.

A sharing book. Your child will not be able to read this on their own. This book is for you both to read and enjoy together.