The Case for Reading: Inspiring Young Minds in Bury St. Edmunds
Each year, hundreds of thousands of children start secondary school behind in reading. This highlights the importance of reading in improving vocabulary, spelling, memory, focus, analytical thought, and opening up new worlds. Various statistics emphasize the need for intervention programs like Scholastic Reading-Pro and Reading Mentors. Simple tips for parents to help children read include setting aside 10 minutes per day, creating a quiet space, and engaging in paired/shared reading. The Literacy Trust underscores the critical role of parents in listening to children read, which positively impacts reading achievement and attitudes towards reading.
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The case for reading Respect | Aspiration | Creativity Inspiring young people in Bury St Edmunds since 1550
each year, hundreds of thousands of children start their secondary school two years behind in reading. (Ofsted 2013) Respect | Aspiration | Creativity Inspiring young people in Bury St Edmunds since 1550
1 in every 12 children in Year 7 is significantly below the average reading standard (below 90) 1 in every 6 children in Year 7 is significantly below the verbal reasoning standard (below 90) (KEVI Sept 2017) Respect | Aspiration | Creativity Inspiring young people in Bury St Edmunds since 1550
Why is reading so important? Helps to improve: Vocabulary Spelling Memory Focus & attentiveness Writing Analytical thought It also opens up a whole new world to children! Respect | Aspiration | Creativity Inspiring young people in Bury St Edmunds since 1550
Reading in English & tutor-time Scholastic Reading-Pro Reading Mentors Intervention programme Respect | Aspiration | Creativity Inspiring young people in Bury St Edmunds since 1550
How you can help: 10 minutes per day Do it together Quiet space and time Something interesting (for your child) Paired reading/ shared reading Pause, Prompt, Praise Check understanding Talk about reading Reward & praise Respect | Aspiration | Creativity Inspiring young people in Bury St Edmunds since 1550
The Literacy Trust Parents who listen to their children read contribute to their child's success in school reading activity at home has significant positive influence on students' reading achievement, attitudes towards reading and attentiveness in the classroom Parents listening to children read is effective amongst all children including less able readers .is effective when reinforced by parents talking with their children. Respect | Aspiration | Creativity Inspiring young people in Bury St Edmunds since 1550
