Early Reading

The Rivington curriculum for reading: 

Why is reading so important?

• Unless pupils can read, they cannot access learning to the full.
• Fluent readers can learn more simply because they can read and gain knowledge for themselves.
• If pupils cannot read, they will not be able to access the curriculum, and will be disadvantaged for life.
• Children who lag behind in reading during the early years will typically continue to do so for the rest of their schooling.

‘Reading failure begins early, takes root quickly and affects students for life.’ When older students can’t read – Louisa Moats (2002)