Build an effective reading culture in your school
The DfE's 2021 reading framework explains that this is the headteacher's responsibility (pages 72 and 73).
Making sure the teaching of reading is as effective as possible, for example by: Making sure that all staff, including the SENCO and ITT trainees, have the knowledge, skills, understanding and professional support to teach reading effectively by using our staff skills and knowledge audit Taking part in the necessary CPD for your school’s chosen phonics programme along with these staff Selecting and preparing high-quality resources for teaching reading Embedding time in the daily timetable for reading. This is explained in more detail below Supporting teachers in: Making literacy a priority Managing the rest of the curriculum realistically Making sure all children make sufficient progress by boosting their confidence and attainment in English Successfully implementing your school’s phonics programme, including: Selecting an approved phonics programme Making sure you have well-conceived and structured resources for teaching phonics Engage
