Chapter One Impact Report 2023-24 - Flipbook - Page 27
CHILDREN ARE MORE CONFIDENT IN READING
Children developed significantly more positive attitudes and behaviours
in relation to reading, in aspects such as confidence, persistence and
motivation. Notably, pupils receiving pupil premium support made
greater improvements in overall reading attitudes and behaviours
compared to their non-pupil premium peers, suggesting that our
programme is particularly effective at building positive attitudes
towards reading in children who may face additional challenges. One of
the main changes observed in children was their increased confidence
in reading.
WHEN WE'RE SAYING THINGS ON THE BOARD
AS A CLASS, HE'LL PUT HIS HAND UP AND
ALWAYS READ THEM...HE'S BEEN... A LOT
MORE CONFIDENT AND WE CAN SEE THAT IN
CLASS.
- Teacher, Haverley Hay Community
School, Manchester
The changes in specific reading attitudes and behaviours relating to
confidence tell a compelling story:
Children tackling unfamiliar texts rose by 37%
Pupils attempting to work out unknown words increased by 33%
Those willing to read aloud improved by 39%
This growth in confidence was widely recognised:
87% of teachers reported increased confidence in children's reading
90% of parents noticed their children becoming more confident
readers
85% of volunteers observed improved reading confidence in their
pupils
STEADILY, THEY GAINED CONFIDENCE AND
STARTED BEING ABLE TO BREAK DOWN THE
WORDS AND WORK OUT HOW TO READ
THEM... BY THE END OF THE PROGRAMME,
THEY WERE ALMOST NEVER STUMPED.
- Volunteer
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