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Supporting Reading at Home
You can support your child with their reading by encouraging them to read at home and access online literacy platforms to continue to improve their vocabulary and comprehension. You can also encourage a love of reading in your child by talking to them about books and taking advantage of the library provision.
Download our recommended reading lists for KS3 and KS4 for reading inspiration for your child!
Lexia is an online digital programme for students who are working below the expected reading standards for their age. Lexia Powerup works really well for students who have special educational needs and those whose first language is not English. The programmes is designed to help students to become better, more confident readers but developing, 'Word Study', 'Grammar' and 'Comprehension'
Being an online computer program makes Lexia accessible and available for students to use independently and from home. It is also personalised and adapts to the progress of each student. We recommend spending at least 20 minutes a day on Lexia. The more time spent on the program, the more a student’s reading will improve.
In English, Bedrock Learning is used to enhance students' literacy skills. By providing explicit vocabulary and grammar instruction, Bedrock boosts achievement in reading and writing, equipping learners for success throughout their secondary education, from Key Stage 3 to GCSE and beyond.