Learning to read is one of the most important skills a child will ever develop, and phonics is the key that unlocks it. In Newtownards, our phonics tutors support children from age 4 to 7 who need extra help with blending, segmenting, and recognising letter-sound correspondences. We use the same systematic approach as schools, reinforcing what's being taught in the classroom.
Phonics in Northern Ireland
Primary schools in Newtownards teach phonics as a core part of early literacy. Our tutors work with the phonics programme your child's school uses — whether that's Jolly Phonics, Read Write Inc, or another systematic scheme — providing extra practice and reinforcement in a one-to-one setting.
Supporting Learning at Home
Phonics practice at home makes a big difference, but many parents in Newtownards aren't sure how to help effectively. Our tutors provide simple, practical suggestions for daily practice — reading together, playing sound games, using phonics apps — that reinforce what's being covered in sessions without turning home into a classroom.
Building Reading Fluency
Once a child can decode individual words, the next step is reading sentences and then stories fluently. Children in Newtownards who can sound out words but read very slowly often lose track of meaning. Our tutors work on building reading speed and expression through repeated reading of decodable books matched to your child's current phonics stage.
Our phonics tutors in Newtownards are experienced with early years education and understand how to work with young children — keeping sessions short, positive, and focused. Most families start with two 30-minute sessions per week. Contact us to discuss your child's needs.