Benjamin Britten Academy of Music & Mathematics

At Benjamin Britten Academy, we are committed to ensuring that every student develops the reading skills needed to succeed across all subjects and in later life. To support this, all students in Years 7–11 are expected to use Reading Plus as part of their weekly homework.

Why Reading Plus?

Reading Plus is a personalised online programme that builds fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. It adapts to each student’s level, helping them strengthen their reading confidence and stamina while making measurable progress. By embedding it into homework for every year group, we are ensuring consistent practice that has a direct impact on how confident students are in reading independently as well as giving each student access to a personal library of texts at home covering fiction and non-fiction. 

The more students read, the more texts they will have access to and be able to choose from.

Weekly Homework Expectation

Students must complete 60 minutes per week on Reading Plus, or 6 lessons (5 Reading lessons and 1 Vocabulary lesson) – whichever happens first. This ensures regular, focused practice that develops essential literacy skills.

How to Log In

Website: https://student.readingplus.com/seereader/api/sec/login  

Site Code: rpbenjamin2

Username: BB-Firstname+Initial of Surname (e.g. BB-JoeS)

Password: Initially set as qwerty (students will be asked to change this after first login).

Supporting Your Child

Please encourage your child to complete their Reading Plus homework each week. Regular use will not only help with English but will also strengthen their ability to access all subjects with greater confidence.

Troubleshooting and Help

Attached are some guides and help sheets for using Reading Plus, including how to log in, reset a password, and check progress.

If your child has difficulty accessing Reading Plus, please check the FAQs below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What website should I use?
Go to www.readingplus.com  

Select Student Login.

2. What is the school site code?
The site code for Benjamin Britten Academy is: rpbenjamin2

3. What username should I use?
Use the format: BB-FirstnameInitial of Surname
Example: BB-JoeS

4. What is the password?
The default password is qwerty. Students are prompted to change this the first time they log in. If they forget it, the teacher can reset it.

5. The page won’t load – what should I do?

Check your internet connection.

Try a different browser (Chrome works best).

Refresh the page or restart the device.

6. I’ve completed 60 minutes but not 6 lessons – does it still count?
Yes – students are expected to complete either 60 minutes OR 6 lessons (5 reading, 1 vocabulary) each week, whichever comes first.

7. Who can I contact if there are still issues?

Students should speak to their English teacher in the first instance.

Parents/carers can contact the school office for support.