Literacy

✔   Whole school focus on vocabulary - Tier 2 and Tier 3 using Bedrock

✔   Assist students that are significantly below their reading age to catchup using Thinking Reading

✔    Read Along develop fluency in Reading

✔    Academic reading lists for each subject for students to research further. (as well as exhibits, documentaries etc).  Available to download on our website.

✔    Personal reading programme

✔    ‘Star Writer’ award weekly for students producing excellent written work.

✔     Carnegie Reading Club

✔     Word of the Week- promoting use of ambitious vocabulary

✓ Bedrock Vocabulary is a ready-made online curriculum covering nine years of learning material. It’s designed for students aged 6 to 16, 

✓ It improves the students vocabulary/ reading/ writing skills.

It teaches students TIER 2 vocabulary with Bedrock Mapper teaching TIER 3 vocabulary linked to the curriculum. 

Google Read Along is a free Android app designed to help children ages 5 and up learn to read through interactive stories and personalized feedback. The app features a virtual reading buddy named Diya who listens to the child read aloud, providing encouragement and gentle corrections. It's designed to be accessible, with offline functionality and no ads or in-app purchases. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Interactive Reading Experience:
Children read stories aloud to Diya, who provides real-time feedback on their pronunciation and offers help when needed. 

Personalized Feedback:
Diya uses Google's speech recognition technology to offer positive reinforcement and guidance, helping children improve their reading skills. 

Offline Functionality:
Once the app and stories are downloaded, they can be used offline, making it convenient for various settings. 

No Ads or In-App Purchases:
The app is designed to be safe and free of distractions, with no advertisements or opportunities for in-app spending. 

Language Support:
Read Along is available in multiple languages, allowing children to learn in their preferred language. 

Accessibility Features:
The app includes text-to-speech and voice recognition features to support children who may need extra help. 

Fun and Engaging:
The app incorporates a reward system (stars) to motivate children and make reading practice enjoyable.