As part of Two Schools, One Community, we are ambitious for all learners, including those who are disadvantaged, have SEND, or face social and communication barriers. We ensure that every child is supported and challenged to achieve their full potential as a reader.

By the time pupils leave Carrant Brook, they are equipped with the confidence and independence to explore a wide range of texts with curiosity and purpose. Strong reading skills enable them to communicate effectively, access new knowledge, participate fully in society and flourish in their future education. Our aim is that every child leaves primary school as an engaged, resilient and capable reader, ready to continue their reading journey beyond Year 6.

Children begin their reading journey in the Early Years through the systematic teaching of phonics using the Read Write Inc. programme. Alongside this, we use the Gloucestershire Literacy Association (GLA) approach, including Echo Reading, to develop fluency, expression and intonation.

At Carrant Brook, reading comprehension is taught through the Pearson Bug Club Comprehension programme, which uses a structured, discussion-based approach to deepen pupils' understanding of texts. Aligned with National Curriculum expectations, the programme follows a consistent teaching sequence that promotes effective comprehension strategies and rich classroom dialogue. Whole-class reading lessons are centred around a shared text, ensuring that all pupils can engage with and discuss the same high-quality material, regardless of their decoding ability. In addition, we follow the GLA-agreed approach of using Readers' Theatre to enhance engagement, strengthen comprehension and improve reading fluency through repeated, purposeful reading.