Action Plan 2013/14

Reading and comprehension Overall Target

86% Level 4+ at end of KS2 in reading comprehension & over 70% in other groups 65%+ to reach required standard in phonics by end of Year 1

Current Situation/Critical Analysis Supporting Evidence Required Changes (particularly teaching and learning) • 74% of pupils in Y6 achieved L4 in reading & 22% Level 5 (both a decrease on last

year) in 2012/13 • 57% of children in Y6 made 2 levels + progress in reading (a sharp decrease from

last year) in 2012/13 • Only 40% met required minimum standard in phonics in Year 1 in 2012/13 • New staff in Reception, Year 1 and Year 4/5

• SATs analysis • Literacy subject leaders report

• Analysis of phonics assessment data

• Guided reading needs to continue on a daily basis • Phonics sessions need to be engaging and effective in achieving accelerated progress

• Children need to enjoy reading and to read more enthusiastically and regularly for pleasure

• Specific comprehension skills need to be developed further (inference; skimming & scanning; identifying key words or related words; main themes)

• Actions (including staff training needs) Personnel

Role

Time

Scale

Costs Funding

Source

Success Criteria/Intended Outcomes

GUIDED READING

1. Every morning at the start of the day (including using

TAs) and additional sessions where needed throughout the week.

2. Use questions linked to comprehension skills being developed with the class.

3. Guided reading planning, delivery & assessments to be monitored ½ termly by the Literacy Subject leader.

4. Audit Guided Reading materials & purchase resources where necessary.

5. Guided reading / comprehension skills staff training

All teachers & TAs SW (Literacy SL)

Sept /Oct 2013 Monitoring half-termly Staff training over the year

£250 for new resources if necessary (following audit) £150 training of staff

Literacy

• Guided reading is happening every day and every child has a guided

reading session at least once a week

• Guided reading groups are working at appropriate levels and making at least expected progress

• Guided reading is being monitored in some aspect every ½ term by

the Literacy subject leader

• An audit of guided reading materials/resources has been carried out (& necessary additional resources purchased)

PHONICS

1. Streamed phonics sessions to continue to be taught at the

start of every day 2. Phonics understanding to be a key tool used by children in

deciphering text when reading 3. Ensure all resources (purchased last year) are being used

including Phonics games from 2012/13 training sessions (get them out in a staff meeting)

4. New teachers/TAs to receive training in delivering phonics either in-house or externally

All teachers and TAs JU (Phonics SL)

Sept/Oct 2013

None (possible training cost £150)

CPD

• Streamed phonics sessions are happening every day for every child who needs phonics support

• Phonics resources/games are being used in sessions

• Children are making at least expected progress in phonics (& Y1 achieve at least 65% by end of May 2014)

• Children use phonics skills when reading unfamiliar words

• Phonics SL has monitored the planning, assessment & delivery of

phonics regularly

• New teachers/TAs have received training in phonics (planning, delivery and assessment)

LOVE OF READING

1. Develop and re-introduce the reading award scheme for independent reading (embed it as a consistent part of our school reward system).

2. Organise and hold a reading week to inspire reading with a visit from an author.

3. Every class to have a class novel/story read to them at 3.15 every day.

4. Purchase new books for the Library (based on audit of gaps in genre/gender/topic).

5. Refurbish the library so it is engaging for all pupils (& being used voluntarily at various points in the day).

6. New librarians from Y6 appointed. 7. Further develop links with Leyland Library (& encourage

increased use by the children). 8. Ensure books are accessible and celebrated throughout

the school in every class, in displays and in the library. 9. Every class to have a library/book corner of high quality

books of a variety of genres. 10. Volunteers come into school & listen to individual readers

(TAs to train them in how to do this).

SW (Literacy SL) All teachers and TAs

Sept/Oct 2013

£500 (to purchase new books) £10,000

Library Refurbishment

• Reading reward scheme is up and running (and children are being motivated to read more and read a greater variety of books).

• Reading week with a visiting author has been held and it has inspired the children to explore books more.

• Every child can talk about the novel/stories they have been reading in class.

• New books have been purchased for the library. • The library has been refurbished and is now an attractive and

vibrant place to visit and children choose to visit the library regularly.

• Links have been developed with Leyland Library so children are visiting the library regularly (questionnaire results).

• Books are seen throughout school. • Every class has a book corner/class library of good quality books of a

variety of genres. • Reading/book displays are seen in every class and throughout the

school (including non-fiction books). • For children to have favourite books/authors/characters.

COMPREHENSION SKILLS 1. Develop specific comprehension skills (identify expected

progress of comprehension skills for each year group) – retrieval of information; identifying key words and related words; inference; main points & themes; evidence form text; character feelings & motivation; personal opinion/responses; author use of language.

2. Audit resources to develop comprehension skills (& purchase any necessary materials).

3. Ensure all comprehension materials are being used (get out at staff meeting).

4. Training for staff in developing comprehension skills 5. Use comprehension skills across the curriculum (e.g.

Science; learning journey topics; RE). 6. Use the class novel as a way to engage children’s

understanding (especially author use of language).

SW (Literacy SL) All teachers and TAs

Sept/Oct 2013

None (unless an audit shows big gaps = £200)

Literacy

• 86% Level 4+ in reading at end of KS2 May 2014. • 70% + age-related expectations in reading for every cohort by end

of the year 2013/14. • Children to be able to talk about characters, plot and setting for the

fiction books they have read. • Children can navigate easily around a non-fiction text to find key

information and answers to specific questions. • Children can express personal opinions of texts. • Children can increasingly explain the author’s choice of language and

its effect on the reader. • Staff are confident (from training and feedback) in how to develop

children’s comprehension skills. • Resources are effective and are being used effectively to develop

comprehension skills. • Observed comprehension lessons are graded ‘good’ or better

Total costs £11,250

Procedures for Monitoring Evaluation Book and work scrutiny; lesson observations; summative assessments analysis; pupil questionnaire/interviews;