Literacy and Reading

At MEA we believe that reading is central to all learning; all children should be able to read and find enjoyment in it.

Our dedication to promoting reading for pleasure and ensuring that all students are supported with their reading has been recently recognised by One Education where we have achieved their GOLD READING AWARD.

One Education GOLD Reading Award

A lot of hard work, enthusiasm and passion has gone into achieving this award and we are really proud to have been given Gold status.  The One Education Reading Award illustrates the commitment and knowledge MEA has been in building a successful reading curriculum and developing a reading culture.

Feedback from the reviewer was complimentary to our robust intervention programme:

"Your bespoke approach to supporting all individuals is so impressive and showcases your dedication to improving reading outcomes for every child. I can only imagine the work and training as well as the organisation that goes into delivering this offer." 

 but also recognised the commitment that all staff have made at MEA to improving reading outcomes for all,

"Another strength is the application of a whole-school approach to reading across the disciplines with a real focus on strengthening vocabulary and pupils being the 'boss' of their reading skills. This is apparent across all subjects with support from all staff."

Finally, the culture of reading for pleasure and all of the hard work our fabulous librarian, Amy Brookes, has put in this year is to be commended. The students have such rich opportunities which come about through strong networking, organisation and dedication to getting all children reading, 

"I am so impressed with the work of your librarian. The opportunities and experiences as well as the resources and tasks, clubs and author visits that are in place are astounding!"

The provision we now offer at MEA has been recognised with the One Education programme with the hope for us to become a 'Beacon School'

The spirit of MEA is captured in this one line of feedback:

"You are truly an example of what going above and beyond looks like, and this can only come from a very special team."