What sort of reading level would you expect at the end of Reception?

[RobotElephant]

DD does ORT and I've not paid too much attention to which reading band she is on, as she seems to be progressing well. Another parent asked me what band she was reading and I had no idea

What level ORT would be normal for the end of reception?

I found this helpful.

www.readingchest.co.uk/book-bands

Have you looked at Reading Chest book bands? Sorry I can't link but you can Google and it gives you typical book band by age.

Cross posted obviously!!

Fwiw I read with reception children every week and they are currently reading everything from pink to blue book bands.

www.oxfordreadingtree.com/chart/

She shouldn't have asked you. It's none of her business.

Thanks all. She was just being nosy, but I deliberately avoid this kind of conversation in the playground. No good can come of it!
Said something about orange/turquoise and pulled a face when I said I didn't know.

Lots of people ask about book bands, which scheme we're on and all just look at me with face when I say I have no idea!

I was asked this the other night at a party by someone who is a headmistress and I was really fucked off. I'd already said DS was slow picking up the reading and she then demanded to know what level he was on. I said I didn't know so she then asked what was the last book we read about. I thought of lots of excellent retorts in the car on the way home!!

I think the logic is the higher band your Reception child is on the cleverer you must be as a parent. My daughter is on a level that hasn't been invented yet and she's going up twice next week.

A huge range is perfectly normal in reception. In dd1's case there were readers from red to orange band. In dd2's class there were children on anything from pink to lime. I only know because I used to help with reading in the class - I have never witnessed parents discussing it.

Blimey! Parties must have changed quite a bit since I last went to one.

I would EXPECT anything from Pink (the first level - ORT stage 1) up to Lime or beyond (Level 11+). I think however they actually HOPE the children to be on stage 2/3.

the ORT books should all have a stage on them somewhere but the school may tape a coloured sticker over it which may not help you so much

the book band colours are pink (1), red (2), yellow (3), Blue (4), Green (5), Orange (6), Turquoise (7), purple (8), gold (9) white (10), lime (11) (sometimes gold/white/lime is all classed as brown). Oxford Reading tree's own colours are different just to confuse you
www.oup.com/oxed/primary/oxfordreadingtree/chart/

I think the only reason for asking about book bands is bragging potential or worried about their own child. OP it's great you don't know your child's book band! I would have loved to see her face when you answered that!

Wipsglitter - perhaps she was hoping to be able to say 'that level doesn't mean he is doing badly' or offer some possible advice?

I think I might just make up a colour next time she asks.

I can't believe how often I get asked this question, it's bizarre. You think I'd care more

My parents are the worst for it. They clearly just want to compare DD with my nephew (same school year). Ugh.

"OP it's great you don't know your child's book band! "

Ha, and there was me thinking I'd be accused of neglecting my offspring.

Another things i was wondering. Is it true that people look in bookbags to ascertain reading levels of visiting children?

I'm surprised grandparents even know what bookband their respective grandchildren are on. If that level of micro-interest keeps up throughout their entire education it might be interesting, (or provide a motive for suicide.)

My mum is very exasperated by my 'lack of interest' in DD's education.

my mum wouldn't know what colour books my kids were on - she would know what stories they like and she may know what book they are reading for pleasure at home but not how it equates (and she was a teacher)

I doubt people really look in other kids bags, I think that is a myth, I hope it is a myth. I suppose for many people there is some level of curiosity whether their child is doing well compared to peers but I can't honestly believe people would snoop would they?

oh my goodness i have just looked at that chart and now worried at how behind DS may be for his age . i was quite pleased that he started YR just knowing his sounds and now nearing the end of the year can sound out some words and is writing a lot. it had never occurred to me to be bothered what others in his class were up to. i thought he had done ok but maybe not!!!

I've never been asked what level DD is on and I have never asked anyone. I don't care what levels anyone is one (and I could always google averages of I was so inclined but I don't care)

She only asked so she could astound you with the turquoise band.
Tell her yours is on Lime, watch her chin hit the floor.

but Shelley if he is in reception then it is fine if he is still on pink. that doesn't make him behind, the charts give a ROUGH indication not a set in stone they should be doing x y or z. he has made progress from where he was at the start of the year. that is what counts.

RobotElephant I tend to fret and wish that I could just see good progression and be happy. I need to be more relaxed!

Tell them "Octarine"

My son did not get anywhere at all on his reading till he was in year 2 : then he decided he liked books and has never looked back.
Kids learn to read at THEIR pace when THEY are ready
do not lose the love of stories for the sake of ORT levels

peri she was just being nosy. She was asking lots of other questions about the school and being quite rude about how it's run. Her school is perfect, you see.

If I'd wanted advice I'd have asked her for it.