How It Works

  • Your initial parent consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to proceed.

    We begin with a conversation about your child’s current literacy skills, learning history, areas of concern current concern and goals for support.

    From there, we’ll discuss the most appropriate next step for your child.

  • Assessment is selected according to your child’s age, current skills and areas of concern.

    This may take place as part of the intervention process or, where a more detailed understanding is needed, through a comprehensive literacy assessment and written report.

    The findings help identify priorities for teaching and inform recommendations for support.

  • Where intervention is recommended, an individual learning plan is developed based on assessment findings and your child’s identified needs.

    Sessions then target agreed literacy priorities through explicit, structured teaching, with the pace and level of support adjusted as your child progresses.

    This could include weekly intervention, a period of higher-frequency support or a short-term intensive block.

  • Your child’s progress is monitored throughout intervention and teaching is adjusted in response to their progress.

    You’ll receive regular feedback about progress, current priorities and next steps. Where appropriate, communication with your child’s teacher or other professionals can help create consistency across school, home and intervention.

FAQs

Session length is tailored to the age, needs and learning profile of each child. Most intervention sessions are approximately 45–60 minutes, allowing time for focused teaching, practice and review while maintaining engagement.

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How long are sessions?

How frequently should my child attend?

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For most children, regular weekly sessions are generally recommended to support consistency and progress. In some cases, more frequent sessions may be beneficial. The most appropriate schedule can be discussed following the initial consultation and assessment of your child’s needs.

Will you communicate with my child’s teacher?

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Yes. With parent consent, I am happy to communicate with your child’s classroom teacher or other relevant professionals. Collaboration can help ensure that intervention priorities are well aligned with your child’s broader learning needs and that useful information is shared across settings

Does my child need a dyslexia diagnosis?

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No. A formal diagnosis of dyslexia is not required to begin literacy intervention. Support is based on your child’s individual literacy profile and the specific skills requiring development.

If you are considering further assessment or a formal diagnosis, I can also discuss whether this may be helpful and suggest appropriate next steps.

Can intervention occur during school hours?

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Yes. Sessions can take place during school hours where this is suitable for the family and permitted by the child’s school. Some families find that daytime sessions work particularly well because children are less tired and able to engage more fully in learning.

Families should discuss any planned school absence with their child’s school and follow the school’s attendance procedures.