This document aims to support teachers in developing their knowledge of the reading curriculum for their year group and to support with planning for appropriate coverage and pitch within reading lessons. The National Curriculum Reading objectives have been organised under the following headings: word reading; vocabulary and language; comprehension; discussion prompts and strategic over-arching objectives.

This document aims to support teachers with identification of objectives and with creating a clear focus within planned lessons. Objectives have been mapped out under the following headings: most lessons; most weeks and every half term/termly to support teachers with identifying high priority objectives. 

As a result, reading lessons from Y1 through to Y6 will be well pitched for word reading, vocabulary and language development and comprehension as well as ensuring teaching focuses on the development of appropriate reading skills.