Some children in Warrington take to phonics naturally — they blend sounds, read words, and progress through the phases without much difficulty. Others need more practice, more repetition, and more one-to-one attention than a classroom can provide. That's where our phonics tutors come in: patient, specialist support that meets your child exactly where they are.
The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Every child in England sits a phonics screening check in Year 1. For parents in Warrington, 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 Warrington 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.
Blending and Segmenting
Blending (pushing sounds together to read a word) and segmenting (breaking a word into its individual sounds to spell it) are the two core phonics skills. Children in Warrington who struggle with these need lots of practice with immediate feedback — exactly what a one-to-one session provides. Our tutors use magnetic letters, sound cards, and phonics games to make this practice engaging.
Our phonics tutors in Warrington 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.