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Once a child can read fluently and independently, they widen their world. We therefore place great emphasis on teaching children to read as early as possible in their school careers and encourage it as a hobby and a <i>tool<\/i> throughout their time with us.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n            \n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"flex\">\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- .flex -->\n\n<\/div><!-- .half-image-text -->\n\n<div data-modalid=\"block_701e3db091979a5e4f464dd3831318ad\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 hidden w-full h-full video-overlay bg-black\/[.7] z-50\">\n    <a class=\"absolute z-50 cursor-pointer close-btn-video top-8 right-8\" href=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-[30px] h-[30px]\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/new-models-schools\/dist\/assets\/imgs\/close-icon.svg\"><\/a>\n    <div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/?badge=0&#038;autopause=0&#038;player_id=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"20s Faraday Cut (No Words)\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_d940c5a14149c44ec5a871ec900fb2fc\" class=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container max-w-[800px] py-8 md:py-24\">\n\n        \n            \n            \n                <div class=\"px-4 mb-10 last:mb-0 md:px-0 main-content\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-delay=\"200\" data-aos-duration=\"2000\">\n                    <p><strong>Fiction, plays and poems form an integral part of many lessons, with not only the reading and comprehension of a text being significant, but also how theme, style, structure and language are used. Whole class, small group and independent reading activities enhance speaking, listening and writing tasks, develop reading skills and encourage personal enjoyment and enthusiasm for reading.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We teach reading by means of synthetic phonics, the traditional method of associating letters with sounds that has been proven to be the most effective way to teach children to read, including children with learning difficulties.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spelling, handwriting, vocabulary, grammatical accuracy and creative style are all developed to high standards. 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We also invite authors to speak to the children and ensure there are workshops that show them how storytelling, writing and reading can be used to inspire others and make a difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our aim is to have all children reading independently and feeling able to express themselves in writing by the end of Year 1. To achieve this, we ask for the support of parents, who are encouraged to read to \u2013 and with \u2013 their children every day. 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