The Urdu department at Preston Muslim Girls High School provide opportunities for students to become more proficient in a historically rich language through engaging wider reading activities. Reading is a core part of the lessons where pupils are constantly engaged with educational material. Skills in reading and writing are developed through reading a variety of texts on various topics. Access to wider reading and a variety of books develops a better grasp of the Urdu language to encourage creativity in language building.

Outside the classroom, pupils are also encouraged to read educational and non-educational material to enhance their creativity. A variety of Urdu books are also made available in the classroom reading corner for pupils to read Urdu material outside the classroom.

Pupils are expected to read during anytime that they are waiting in the classroom, or they are encouraged to read the topic related content for lessons. Additionally, pupils are encouraged to read Urdu passages audibly to correct and enhance pronunciation and build confidence over time.

 KS3 and KS4:

Books are focused for KS3, KS4 and enhanced reading books for those who wish to pursue the language further or quicker academically.