When do you recommend that reading sessions should start in Reception?

Group sessions can begin in Reception as soon as children are able to blend. These sessions should be short and sweet, 10 minutes maximum, to start with and build up in length as the books become longer and more complex.

Reading sessions are expected to start around Autumn 1 week 4. Children who are not blending yet should have daily additional blending practice with a trained adult. This should take 10 minutes too. Schools will organise these sessions in a variety of ways according to their staffing levels. Our Reading Leader webinars and Welcome Zoom will equip you to make these choices.