GGS Loves to Read
Reading for Pleasure
Reading is possibly the single most important activity a young person can do to support their cognitive development and academic success. Multiple studies have found that children who read for pleasure are likely to do significantly better at secondary school. Reading also reaps social and emotional benefits; it increases self-esteem and confidence, and studies show that children who read are more empathetic.
Ofsted (May 2022) called our focus on reading for pleasure ‘exemplary’ given our steadfast belief that reading is not only a fundamental life skill but a tangible joy too – a joy that needs to be shared.
Students and staff share their reading experiences through various book clubs (and beyond), reading challenges, on our dedicated reading website or simply by word of mouth: personal recommendations and suggestions to pique interest from football to fungi. This teamed with timetabled reading lessons in KS3 and form-class reads has helped many students embark on their own personal reading journey with confidence.
