Literacy

Literacy is at the heart of learning at Kildrum Primary School. We want every child to develop the skills and confidence they need to become effective communicators, enthusiastic readers and successful writers.

Children develop their literacy skills through:

• Reading, writing, talking and listening
• Working with others and sharing ideas
• Exploring a wide range of books, texts and digital media
• Building vocabulary and language skills
• Giving and receiving feedback to improve their learning
• Learning about different cultures, languages and experiences

We follow the North Lanarkshire Literacy Strategy, using a range of engaging learning approaches that encourage children to take an active role in their learning. Reading and writing are a key priority across the school, supported by structured phonics and spelling programmes and regular opportunities to develop literacy skills.

Developing a Love of Reading

We place a strong emphasis on reading for enjoyment. From Primary 1 onwards, children are encouraged to read regularly and develop positive reading habits that will support them throughout their lives.

Our aim is for every child to become a confident, independent reader who enjoys books and values reading as an important life skill.

Literacy Across the Curriculum

Literacy is not taught in isolation. Children use and develop their literacy skills in all areas of learning, including Science, Social Studies, Technologies and Health and Wellbeing.

They have opportunities to:

• Research and present information
• Write reports and recounts
• Participate in discussions and debates
• Work collaboratively with others
• Use digital technologies to communicate and create

By applying their literacy skills in meaningful contexts, children learn to communicate effectively, think critically and become confident learners across the curriculum.