Welsh guided reading groups are held weekly.
Pupils have regular guided reading sessions and are encouraged to discuss content. Records of these sessions are kept.
Teachers and classroom assistants have been given training on language needed to facilitate group reading using e.g. Cynllyn Colegau Cymru Language Mat.
Most pupils have a secure grasp of the Welsh alphabet.
Pupils have access to iBooks on school iPads to enhance their learning.
The school creates a rich Welsh reading environment e.g.
school library has a Welsh section
phrases to discuss books are displayed
Welsh dictionaries are available.
The school has recently undertaken an audit of current resources and has invested in a good range of current and suitable reading books and magazines.
Pupils undertake a range of activities to improve reading fluency and teachers encourage pupils to make good use of reading success criteria cards to self and peer assess.
Year 6 pupils conduct guided reading sessions with younger pupils.
Each pupil has an individual Welsh reading book and has a record of books read.
Pupils are able to ask and answer a range of questions about books and express their opinion.