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Kempston Academy

Reading and Literacy

 

At Kempston Academy we look to inspire a love of reading within our students by increasing their exposure to books and developing their understanding of both fact and fiction. While staff draw attention to key vocabulary in lessons our tutor time program explores a new book each week to ignite a passion for storytelling.

Students in Years 7 to 9 have a Literacy lesson once a fortnight where they work on spellings appropriate to their level and experience the joy of being read to by a member of our English Department. What we offer during the school day is complemented by the online platform Sparx Reader, where students read books appropriate to their ability and staff monitor their progress.  We are ambitious for all students, at all stages of reading and have a package of support to develop reading for those who need it.

For more information please get in touch with the school office.