Literacy
Introduction
Our Academy values the importance of reading and the positive impact it has on young people’s lives. UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) states ‘the “multiplier effect” of literacy empowers people, enables them to participate fully in society and contributes to improve livelihoods’. Our Academy embraces these principles through developing core reading skills which will be built upon across the curriculum.
All students at the Academy will have an enriched experience of reading across the curriculum. Reading material is carefully planned into schemes of learning to ensure all students can access the resources through a range of activities which develop comprehension and vocabulary. The academy will ensure that all students, regardless of background, ability, and needs, will make sufficient progress through prioritising reading intervention from the beginning of Year 7. As well as developing the reading skills necessary to succeed academically, students will be immersed in opportunities to read for pleasure.
Intent
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Increase fluency, engagement, and enjoyment of reading.
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Improve reading comprehension.
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Build character amongst our students.
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Embrace diversity through empathising with characters.
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Support the wellbeing of our students through a shared reading journey.
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Close the vocabulary gap between students of all backgrounds.
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Empower our staff to be reading role models.
Reading Strategy
All students at the Academy will have an enriched experience of reading across the curriculum. Reading material is carefully planned into schemes of learning to ensure all students can access the resources through a range of activities which develop comprehension and vocabulary. The Academy will ensure that all students, regardless of background, ability, and needs will make sufficient progress through prioritising reading intervention from the beginning of Year 7. As well as developing the reading skills necessary to succeed academically, students will be immersed in opportunities to read for pleasure.
Please see the reading strategy below for further information:
Oracy and Debate
Meet our Oracy Advocates
Our Oracy Advocates are students who have demonstrated excellent commitment to the promotion of oracy across the Academy. From whole school assemblies to performing at the Globe.
Our current advocates are Maja Kadziela, Kadiska Ongoum Olinga, Vlad Lazar, Nicole Niedzialkowska, Lani Bwomosa and Opulence Adeboga.
Students have the opportunity to debate at numerous points throughout the year. The English Speaking Union’s Performing Shakesphere competition runs annually and students in KS3 are encouraged to take part. Students are presented with opportunities to participate in a mock trial as well as the annual Poetry by Heart competition.
Library Access
At the Academy we are passionate about ensuring all students have a well-resourced and easily accessibly library to support their academic success.
All students can access both our library onsite and our online libraries.
Our online libraries can be accessed by clicking the logos below.
For further information or support, you can contact Mrs Evans, our Library Resources Manager at evansn@hattonacademy.org.uk
Accelerated Reader
Our Accelerated reader scheme is now up and running for KS3. We aspire for students to become 'Millionaire Readers' in which they read one million words in the space of a year. Words are counted when students successfully complete a quiz on Accelerated Reader.
Click the logo to access the scheme and to complete book quizzes.
