Reading

The Importance of Reading at Future Academies Watford

At Future Academies Watford, we believe that fostering a love for reading is one of the most impactful ways to support your child's educational journey. Reading not only enhances academic performance but also nurtures knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking skills.

We understand that many families have established positive reading habits, such as reading together before bed or setting aside dedicated reading time. We encourage all parents to continue these practices throughout their child's time at our school. Consistent reading routines contribute significantly to your child's overall success and development.

To support you in this endeavour, we have provided a list of recommended age-appropriate texts. These resources are designed to help you integrate reading into your family’s routine, whether you are continuing an existing practice or starting a new one.

Our reading curriculum can be found here.

Reading Strategy:

As well as promoting reading for pleasure, Future Academies Watford encourages reading to develop knowledge and has a range of strategies in place for those who need support with their reading. This can be seen in our Reading Strategy.