This includes books, magazines, computer text, read-along tapes and so on. Pupils have the freedom to bring texts from home or take advantage of the new Library Resource Centre. Texts come in all formats and the pupils are guided to choose appropriately. Pupils with reading difficulties are encouraged to seek additional support through the availability of differentiated texts. This aims to make the children independent readers, who can make informed choices.
Staff participate by bringing their own books, acting as role models for the children.
There is no pressure but staff are on hand to give assistance or hear a pupil read aloud if that is requested by the pupil. Pupils may join NLB through the website, browse and chat online to other children about the books they are reading. We also promote membership of local libraries and book clubs. National initiatives such as the Year of Reading, Poetry Day, and National Book Day are enthusiastically celebrated. The Primary Curriculum Group recommended using Story Sacks for Literacy Hour.