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Reading

Curriculum Intent

At Lanchester Primary School, our KS2 reading curriculum is guided by our core values of being Ready, Respectful, and Resilient. We strive to instil a love of reading by providing a wide range of high-quality texts that introduce students to rich vocabulary, diverse writing styles, and content that challenges and expands their thinking. Our goal is to give children the tools needed to read confidently and independently, equipping them for future academic success and life-long learning.

Core Principles of the Reading Curriculum:

Ready to Read: We prepare children to explore the vast world of reading by exposing them to a diverse selection of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Through this variety, children become ready to engage with different perspectives, cultures, and ideas, expanding their understanding of the world.


Respectful of Language and Literature: Our reading curriculum emphasises respect for language as a powerful tool for expression and connection. Children learn to appreciate the richness of words, build a deep vocabulary, and develop prosody and fluency as they read aloud with understanding. We also cultivate respectful discussions around texts, encouraging students to share insights and listen to others' perspectives.


Resilient Readers: Reading is a journey that requires persistence and perseverance. Our curriculum focuses on building resilience by teaching critical reading skills through the VIPERS framework, which covers vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, and summarising. Children learn to approach challenging texts with confidence, and we celebrate progress as they strengthen their reading skills.