Early Reading
“Reading is the gateway for children that makes all other learning possible" – Barack Obama
Our Phonics Intent
That all children develop the ability to decode texts confidently and fluently so they are able to become lifelong readers and learners.
Phonics at The Ridge Academy
Our principal aim is to develop the children’s phonological awareness, ability to segment and blend words to become fluent readers across the entirey of our school.
Read Write Inc
Read Write Inc is a DfE accredited phonics scheme that fully aligns with our aims. The RWI mission is below:
Our mission is to teach every child to read and write, and to keep them reading. No exceptions.
Our core mission is to galvanise headteachers and teachers to:
put the teaching of reading at the heart of their schools and ensure teachers have the knowledge and determination to teach every child, regardless of age, background or need
choose the best books to read aloud so children might read them for themselves
place literature as a central pillar in establishing children’s identity, their place in the world and their understanding of their responsibilities and rights in relation to others.