Reading
At Chiltern Academy we have launched a vast array of reading initiatives in order to expose pupils to more challenging texts, promote a reading culture and enrich the reading experience of our pupils. There is a visible reading culture amongst staff and pupils at Chiltern Academy and there is a shared ethos to enhance literacy provision through the development of reading skills with a strong belief in the concept that reading underpins success in all areas of the curriculum and widens opportunities to access learning.
We have an effective library at Chiltern Academy filled with a variety of fiction, non-fiction and subject specific reading materials which the children are welcome to borrow. Chiltern Academy Library provides a quiet learning space for pupils to enjoy reading the wide variety of books available, access ICT facilities and complete homework tasks or learning projects. All pupils are welcome to use the library’s facilities at lunch time, before school and after school.
Pupils in KS3 have timetabled library lessons as part of their English study. Evidence suggests that reading for a minimum of 20 minutes per day can significantly improve a child’s school outcomes. To support this, pupils in KS3 take part in the Accelerated Reader programme which helps teachers manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice and progress. This allows us to provide personalised reading support for our students.
We have an effective library at Chiltern Academy filled with a variety of fiction, non-fiction and subject specific reading materials which the children are welcome to borrow. Chiltern Academy Library provides a quiet learning space for pupils to enjoy reading the wide variety of books available, access ICT facilities and complete homework tasks or learning projects. All pupils are welcome to use the library’s facilities at lunch time, before school and after school.
Pupils in KS3 have timetabled library lessons as part of their English study. Evidence suggests that reading for a minimum of 20 minutes per day can significantly improve a child’s school outcomes. To support this, pupils in KS3 take part in the Accelerated Reader programme which helps teachers manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice and progress. This allows us to provide personalised reading support for our students.
All pupils are required to read at home every day for a minimum of twenty minutes. Students' reading is monitored in fortnightly library lessons by the librarian and their English teacher. We also have opportunities for reading during the school day through our DEAR time (Drop Everything and Read) and our Reading Form Time Book Club once per week.
