Reading
Reading is at the heart of everything we do at Britannia. We believe that reading opens the door to knowledge, imagination and opportunity, and we are committed to nurturing confident, enthusiastic and lifelong readers.
From the moment children join our school, they are immersed in a rich reading culture. Through high-quality texts, engaging discussions and carefully planned teaching, our pupils develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become successful readers who read for both pleasure and purpose.
Proud to Be a Talk for Reading Showcase School
We are extremely proud to be recognised as a Talk for Reading Showcase School – one of only four schools in the United Kingdom to hold this prestigious status.
This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in reading and our dedication to helping every child become a thoughtful, confident and independent reader. As a Showcase School, we work alongside other schools to share effective practice and demonstrate how high-quality reading provision can inspire children and raise achievement.
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Through carefully chosen texts, purposeful discussion and explicit comprehension teaching, pupils develop the vocabulary, knowledge and understanding needed to engage deeply with what they read.
The Talk for Reading Journey
🟨 Introduce the Text
Immerse • Predict • Discuss
Children are introduced to a high-quality text and begin to explore its themes, characters, vocabulary and context through rich discussion and first impressions.
🟩 Investigate the Text
Explore • Analyse • Dig Deeper
Children revisit the text to investigate language, structure and meaning, developing their comprehension skills through discussion, questioning and evidence-based responses.
🟦 Independent Understanding
Apply • Reflect • Respond
Children demonstrate their understanding independently, applying their learning to discuss, analyse and respond thoughtfully to the text.
Our Libraries
Our inviting and well-stocked libraries are at the centre of our reading community. Children are encouraged to browse, borrow and enjoy a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry books, helping them discover new interests and authors.
From Reception to Year 6, pupils also take part in our Reading Challenge, which encourages them to explore a broad range of age-appropriate texts, genres and writers. Through these experiences, we aim to develop a genuine love of reading that extends beyond the classroom and lasts a lifetime.
