At Codnor Primary School, our aspiration is for every child to leave us as a confident, curious reader who is inspired to Let Their Light Shine through a love of reading, language and literature.

We aim for our children to become enthusiastic, lifelong readers who enjoy literature and poetry, can express and celebrate their own reading preferences, and remain eager to explore new authors, genres and texts. Through rich reading experiences, pupils learn to value the power of literature as a window into the lives of others, developing empathy, compassion and understanding while nurturing a love of learning that extends far beyond the classroom.

Our children build a strong knowledge of a wide range of literature from across the world, gaining exposure to diverse authors, cultures, beliefs and experiences. They develop fluent reading skills, secure comprehension and a rich, growing vocabulary, enabling them to confidently access and enjoy a broad range of texts.

We strive to develop reflective and critical readers who are resilient when faced with challenging texts. Pupils learn to think deeply about what they read, considering authors’ choices, themes and perspectives, and, in non-fiction, evaluating accuracy, bias and reliability. Through reading at Codnor, children grow in confidence, curiosity and understanding—empowered to shine brightly as thoughtful, articulate learners.

What does reading look like in school?

Reading advocates:

Reading advocates support us in promoting the love of reading throughout the school. They encourage all children to read and model a love of reading throughout Codnor Primary School.

What exactly will the reading advocates do?

• Share their love of reading with children and adults around the school
• Be on a rota to support in the library during a lunchtime
• Give suggestions to staff members for certain books that they think their peers will love
• Keep the reading book area tidy and organised
• Give ideas to Mrs Goodburn about changes or ideas for reading in our school
• Read with children in Key Stage 1 during one break time per week – help them with the words and talk about the story with them
• Help Mrs Goodburn with ideas and preparation for World Book Day
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What qualities should reading advocates have?

• Love reading
• Be patient
• Willing to give up some playtimes
• Enthusiastic
• Kind

We have 20 reading advocates from Years 3-6, who give up their time to hear children read in Reception until Year 3.

How to support your child's reading at home:

50 Recommended Reads:

 Each year, Books For Topics release 50 recommended reads, for each year, from pre-school to Year 6.  The lists are designed to provide recommendations of age-appropriate and accessible books across a range of genres and styles. 

Click on the photo below to explore the 50 recommended reads for your child's age group: