Specialist literacy support for children who experience challenges with reading, writing or spelling.
Individual assessment and evidence-based intervention for preschool and primary-aged children, including children with dyslexia and other literacy learning needs.
Literacy Assessment
Services
Identifies your child’s literacy strengths, current skill levels and areas that may benefit from targeted support.
Targeted Literacy Intervention
Evidence-based intervention in early literacy, reading, spelling and written expression, tailored to your child’s assessed needs.
Progress Monitoring & Collaboration
Regular monitoring keeps intervention focused and responsive, with collaboration with families and schools where appropriate.
Meet Emma
I’m Emma Smales, an experienced primary educator, early childhood specialist and literacy specialist with more than 27 years’ experience working with children, families and schools across Australia and the United Kingdom.
My background includes early childhood education, classroom teaching, school leadership, learning support and evidence-based literacy intervention. I have extensive experience in early literacy development and in supporting children to build the foundational skills needed for successful reading, spelling and writing. I established Pathway Literacy to provide children with targeted, individual support based on a clear understanding of their strengths and learning needs.
27+ years in education
Early childhood & early literacy specialist
Experienced school leader
SPELD NSW Professional Member
Evidence-based literacy assessment & intervention
How It Works
01 Parent Consultation
A complimentary, no-obligation conversation about your child’s learning history, current concerns and goals.
02 Assessment & Learning Profile
Assessment helps identify strengths, current skill levels and the areas that may benefit from targeted support.
03 Personalised Intervention
Individual sessions provide evidence-based instruction tailored to your child’s literacy needs and progress.
04 Progress Monitoring & Collaboration
Progress is reviewed regularly, with teaching adjusted as needed and collaboration with families and schools where appropriate.
Why Pathway Literacy?
Specialist support that is thoughtful, targeted and responsive to the individual learner.
Individualised
Every child learns differently. Teaching is responsive to your child’s learning profile, pace and response to instruction.
Evidence-Based
Instruction draws on current evidence about how children develop strong reading, spelling and writing skills.
Focused on Progress
The goal is meaningful, measurable progress that builds skills, confidence and independence.
Informed by Assessment
Teaching begins from what your child can already do and what they are ready to learn next.
Supporting Families
In-person and online sessions available.
Our convenient Frenchs Forest location services Seaforth, Balgowlah, Brookvale, Manly, Dee Why, Killarney Heights, Forestville, Belrose, Mosman and the Northern Beaches.
Not sure what support your child needs?
A parent consultation is a simple first step. We can discuss your child’s current strengths and challenges, and consider the most appropriate next steps.
Book a parent consultation
Complete the form below and we will contact you to discuss your child’s learning history, current concerns and recommended next steps.
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