It is our aim that all leave Year 6 able to read fluently and confidently in any subject when they reach secondary school; we place great emphasis on a love of reading. Pupils and adults are knowledgeable of a range of non-fiction, contemporary & classic fiction and poetry and book-talk is a key feature of all classrooms. Adults read aloud to children daily and provide opportunities for children to read aloud, as well as performing their own and others’ writing in order to further embed their understanding of language and its rules.

At Mayplace, we encourage children to connect with their learning and develop a deeper understanding of the themes and issues being explored through storytelling.

We encourage the tools of storytelling, including: 

• Adults reading high-quality literature aloud to children daily.
• Adults include the use of oral stories (without reading from texts).
• Children are encouraged to develop oral stories, allowing them to be creative and add their own flair.
• Storytelling includes interactive elements, engaging the children and developing their confidence to try new things in a safe environment.
• Facial expressions, intonation, dramatic readings are used to model effective storytelling (developing strong links with writing).