English

Reading

"I do believe that something very magical can happen when you read a good book". - J.K. Rowling

To take our pupil reading survey, please click here.

Please find details of our reading curriculum in the following attached documents:

Reading Progression Map
KS1 Reading Vipers
KS2 Reading Vipers

You will also find useful documents and links to support reading at home in the files below, including:

Reading for pleasure book chat guide
Reading for pleasure book chat poster
Supporting readers at home poster
DfE - 10 top tips for parents to support children to read

Phonics at Brookdale Primary School

Spelling at Brookdale Primary School

Reading Documents

Writing

'Writing is the painting of the voice.' - Voltaire

At Brookdale, we write across the curriculum and in response to a number of stimuli, including Power of Reading books, class texts, history and geography sources and science investigations. Writing progression is mapped on the year group assessment grids attached.

Writing Assessment Grids

Oracy

In 2020, Brookdale Primary School became a Voice 21 school because we believe effective speaking and listening is a powerful vehicle to build understanding and empower our children to use their voices.