1:1 Tutoring

Early literacy intervention is crucial because it lays the foundation for a child's future academic success, communication skills, and overall well-being. Here are some key reasons why early intervention in literacy is so important:

  1. Foundation for Future Learning: Literacy skills are fundamental to all areas of learning. Early intervention helps children develop the ability to read and write, which are essential for understanding and engaging with the curriculum as they progress through school.

  2. Language Skills: Early literacy intervention often includes a focus on language development, helping children build vocabulary, understand grammar, and develop the ability to express themselves clearly. This is especially important for children who may be at risk of language delays.

  3. Closing Achievement Gaps: Children who struggle with literacy at a young age are at risk of falling behind their peers. Early intervention can help close these gaps before they widen, giving all children an equal opportunity to succeed academically.

  4. Building Confidence and Self-Esteem: Literacy challenges can affect a child's confidence and self-esteem. Early intervention provides support and encouragement, helping children feel more confident in their abilities and more motivated to engage in learning.

  5. Long-Term Impact: Research shows that children who receive early literacy intervention are more likely to graduate from high school, pursue higher education, and achieve better economic outcomes. Early intervention helps set the stage for long-term success.

For children at Connect: Literacy, Speech, and Language Services, early literacy intervention can be particularly transformative, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to thrive academically and socially. We offer both 1:1 and group tutoring for children in Kindergarten and Primary School.

Sounds-Write

We offer 1:1 literacy tutoring with a Sounds-Write trained speech pathologist. The Sounds-Write programme is a highly-structured evidenced-based synthetic phonics programme. This programme is designed for students who are needing support with phonics, reading and spelling. Teaching will be individual and specific to the child’s needs, using multi-sensory teaching methods.

Written Composition & Reading Comprehension

We offer 1:1 tutoring sessions with a speech pathologist focusing on written composition skills or reading comprehension skills. Targets for tutoring sessions will be determined from assessment results and through discussion with the child and parents.