At Witheridge C of E Academy, we believe that reading is a thread which runs through the core of our curriculum. Therefore, the teaching and learning of reading should not be seen just through discrete reading sessions, but across our curriculum as a whole. Our Curriculum Progression documents for reading set out where we might expect to see reading skills being taught, used and applied in a range of context throughout the school day. However, we also recognise that the specific teaching of reading skills is fundamental to ensuring that all children make progress and achieve their potential.