Reading and Intervention at Werneth
Sparx Reader
Sparx Reader Assessment
Sparx Reader is an online program designed to support and track pupils' reading progress. All pupils in Year 7 will complete an initial assessment at the beginning of the academic year to determine their reading level. The assessment will be repeated at the start of the Spring and Summer terms. This helps both teachers and parents ensure that children are reading books appropriate to their ability, promoting confidence and progress in literacy.
What is a Reading Level?
A reading level helps match children with books that are suited to their comprehension and ability. Sparx Reader assigns levels based on the complexity of the text, ensuring that pupils can access books that challenge them while remaining engaging and enjoyable.
What is Sparx Reader?
Sparx Reader is an interactive reading program that supports independent reading and comprehension. Pupils choose books that match their reading level and engage with comprehension tasks as they read. The program tracks progress and provides insights for teachers and parents, helping to develop strong reading habits.
By reading at the right level, children are more likely to succeed, enjoy their books, and build confidence in their reading skills. Best of all, they can progress at their own pace while being supported every step of the way.
Students should spend at least 30 minutes per week on their Sparx Reader homework.
Reading intervention
Using SATS scores and our own testing data, we identify pupils who have a reading age below the standard required of their actual age. From this data, we decide what level of intervention is appropriate for that child. We must then schedule times for these pupils to receive this much needed intervention until they reach a point where they are reading above standard and in line with how they should be reading at their age.
We have different types of intervention:
Toe by Toe
For those who are almost at their expected reading level and or have received intervention level 1. This programme uses targeted instruction, fun exercises and activities to develop pupil vocabulary and comprehension - both fundamental to learning how to read with confidence and fluency. Pupils will work with an experienced intervention teacher in groups no larger than 4 pupils, for 1 hour a week.
Lexonik Leap
For pupils who need additional support in developing foundational reading skills, Lexonik Leap provides targeted intervention to improve phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. This structured program is designed for those who require more intensive support before progressing to higher-level reading strategies. Through engaging activities and specialist instruction, pupils build confidence in decoding words and understanding texts. Sessions take place in small groups of no more than four pupils, led by an experienced intervention teacher, for one hour each week.
Lexonik
For those who are almost at their expected reading level and or have received intervention level 1. This programme uses targeted instruction, fun exercises and activities to develop pupil vocabulary and comprehension - both fundamental to learning how to read with confidence and fluency. Pupils will work with an experienced intervention teacher in groups no larger than 4 pupils, for 1 hour a week.