Reading

 

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison

At Whyteleafe Primary School, we are passionate about nurturing a love of reading in every child, alongside building the essential skills they need to become confident, fluent readers. We use the CUSP Reading program, a structured, evidence-based literacy framework that ensures every student can make steady progress. The program's approach is grounded in the latest research on how children learn to read, with a strong focus on phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. By following a clear, systematic progression, we ensure that all children, regardless of their starting point, develop a solid foundation in reading.

Through CUSP Reading, our students not only become skilled readers but also grow in confidence, discovering the joy of reading as a gateway to new worlds, ideas, and adventures. The engaging, high-quality texts we use in the classroom are carefully selected to spark curiosity, challenge thinking, and inspire a lifelong love of books. With teacher-friendly resources and consistent, targeted support, CUSP allows us to deliver meaningful and enjoyable lessons that cater to the needs of all learners, helping each child develop both the technical skills and the enthusiasm to read with pleasure and purpose. At Whyteleafe, we are proud to help our students become readers who are not only capable but passionate about the stories and knowledge they encounter.