At Waddington All Saints Academy, our approach to early reading is informed by:
Our priority is to ensure that every child develops the skills outlined in the
Early Learning Goal (ELG) for Word Reading. By the end of Reception, children at the expected level of development will:
- Say a sound for each letter of the alphabet.
- Say a sound for at least 10 digraphs (e.g., sh, ch, th, ng).
- Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by blending sounds.
- Read aloud simple sentences and books that match their phonic knowledge.
- Read some common exception (tricky) words.
