We have created a collection of high-quality reading for pleasure
books for every year group at Oakley Vale.

They are displayed on book cases in every classroom to inspire children and help them choose books they are excited to read.

We have ensured that we:

• are not displaying too many books at once
• refresh the display frequently
• make the books attractive and easy for children to find.

These books are high quality relevant texts selected from:

• Book Trust 100 best books
• National Literacy Trust recommendations
• Pie Corbett Reading Spine
• 50 Recommended Reads for each year group
• Texts from the “5 Plagues” reading spine

The books chosen for each book case include:

• Some favourites from previous years
• Some more challenging texts
• Some texts at lower reading age to ensure access for all children
• A range of genres: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Traditional Tales and Poetry

Independent Reading Time

Your child will have independent reading time every day to read and discuss their reading for pleasure books.

Benefits of independent reading 

Engagement increases

Children who connect with meaningful reading materials experience greater reading achievement. The amount that a child spends actively reading can be a significant indicator of this reading achievement.

Stronger reading skills are developed

Fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary increase when students have a greater desire to read more regularly and discuss what they have read.

Students are more actively involved in learning

As reading skills improve, students are better prepared to comprehend other classroom reading materials and subjects.

Students are more excited to share what they learn

Students want to share what they learn with their classmates and gain a desire to know more about the topic they chose. Giving children an opportunity to discuss their chosen reading material can help reinforce what they learned.