Vision & Intent for Reading

Every child is a reader

At North Duffield, we believe reading is the gateway to imagination, knowledge, and lifelong learning. Our vision is to create an inclusive reading culture where every child experiences success, joy, and progress. We aim to:

• Celebrate diversity in texts so children encounter stories, voices, and ideas that spark curiosity and broaden horizons.
• Foster confidence and fluency, enabling pupils to read aloud with expression and pride.
• Empower readers to think deeply, equipping them to read for meaning and understanding across all subjects.
• Nurture independence and choice, encouraging children to develop personal reading habits that last a lifetime.
• Ensure equity and support, so that all children thrive through tailored strategies and accessible resources.
  
  

We are committed to ensuring that all children experience success in reading through high-quality, inclusive teaching. We nurture a love of reading by exposing pupils to a wide range of engaging and diverse texts, encouraging reading for pleasure as a valued part of life both in and out of school. Our curriculum builds confident, fluent readers who can read aloud with expression and understanding. We empower pupils to read for learning across all subjects, developing the skills to comprehend, question, and explore knowledge through text. Above all, we aim to inspire every child to become a lifelong reader, equipped with the confidence and curiosity to continue their reading journey beyond the classroom.