Literacy

Literacy Strategy

The aims of this strategy are based on the Count, Read, Succeed document. In Ballyholme Primary we are aiming to:

Ensure that the key elements of literacy: Talking & Listening, Reading and Writing are provided for across the curriculum.
Enable teachers to have a central role by undertaking robust tracking and monitoring of pupils’ work with a particular focus on identifying and addressing under-achievement in literacy.
Provide opportunities for teachers, in conjunction with literacy co-ordinators to share and learn from good practice.
Provide an effective means for assessing pupil progress that will inform teaching and learning.
Promote a policy of early intervention to address actual or potential under-achievement.
Foster links with parents, families and communities to help them support their children.

1) NFER

2) Talking and Listening

A bank of activities devised for each year group to promote Talking and Listening and give children opportunities to develop their skills.
To provide teachers with more evidence to allow them to accurately level the children according to the CCEA assessment levels of Progression in Communication across the curriculum.

3) Home Reading

To promote the importance of reading homework and inform parents and encourage parental feedback on a regular basis.
To develop the use of Bangor Library through school visits and information sessions for Parents.

4) Writing

To revise the 6 different genres of writing and ensure that all types are planned for and taught throughout the year.
Use AFL strategies to mark for improvement on regular basis.

5) Linguistic Phonics

6) Assessment Opportunities

To plan for opportunities for assessment on a regular basis using the Level of Progression for Communication.
Develop a shared understanding of levels through ongoing internal standardization meetings.