When the children know enough of the code to begin to read independently, we also use Oxford Reading Tree and Project X books which are no longer organised by sounds, but continue to increase in difficulty.

All adults are reading champions. No-one at Princecroft is ever too busy to discuss books with children. Teachers will regularly facilitate ‘reading for pleasure’ sessions with their classes and we ensure our library stock keeps up with new releases to satisfy keen reading appetites.

During each year, the children work through our reading awards for the number of pages they read: bronze, silver, gold, platinum, ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond.

For each of these achievements, children are awarded with a certificate and a pin badge to wear on their uniform.