If your child in Salisbury is struggling to blend sounds into words, finding it hard to hear individual sounds in spoken language, or falling behind their classmates in reading, targeted phonics tutoring can help. Our tutors work with Reception and KS1 children using proven methods that break reading down into small, achievable steps.
The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Every child in England sits a phonics screening check in Year 1. For parents in Salisbury, this can feel high-pressure, but it's really just a measure of whether a child can decode words using phonics. Our tutors prepare children for this check by practising with real words and pseudo-words (made-up words that test pure decoding), so children feel confident and familiar with the format.
When Phonics Isn't Clicking
Some children in Salisbury need a different approach — more visual cues, more multi-sensory activities, or more repetition than a typical phonics programme provides. Our tutors assess where the breakdown is happening and adjust their methods accordingly. For children with suspected dyslexia, we can recommend appropriate next steps alongside providing phonics support.
Supporting Learning at Home
Phonics practice at home makes a big difference, but many parents in Salisbury 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.
Early reading difficulties in Salisbury don't have to become long-term problems. The sooner a child gets the right support, the faster they catch up. Get in touch to arrange an initial assessment and find out how our phonics tutors can help your child.