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Phonics Catch-Up (KS3 & KS4)

Overview


Many secondary SEND learners still need phonics-based reading support to access curriculum texts effectively. Our Phonics Catch-Up courses provide structured, evidence-based intervention to help learners build confidence, fluency, and decoding skills.

Who This Course Supports

This course is suitable for learners who:
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  • Learners in KS3 or KS4 with reading ages significantly below chronological age

  • Learners preparing for Functional Skills English or GCSE English

What Learners Will Work On

Sessions focus on:
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  • Structured phonics lessons tailored to secondary learners

  • Focused practice in decoding, blending, and word recognition

  • Progress tracking and half-termly reports

  • Flexible online scheduling to suit learner needs

 
Lessons are delivered in a structured, step-by-step format, helping learners rebuild essential reading foundations.

Learning Format

Provision can include:

  • 1:1 lessons

  • Small groups (maximum 4 learners)

  • Flexible online sessions

  • Progress monitoring and feedback

Outcomes

Learners build the foundational reading skills needed to progress to:
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  • Functional Skills

  • Pre-GCSE

  • GCSE English pathways

Start your child’s structured, low-stress online English tuition today and support measurable progress in literacy, confidence, and engagement.

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