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We are Thurrock's first tuition business solely dedicated to Phonics.


At Phonics Tuition Thurrock, we not only support children with their Phonics learning - we build their confidence, help them to believe in themselves, and celebrate every big and small win.

What is Phonics?

Phonics is a recognised and effective method of teaching children how to read and write by learning the relationship between letters and their sounds.


What are the benefits of teaching Phonics?



Supports speech and language development


Develops reading skills


Reinforces writing skills


"If a child memorises 10 words, the child can only read 10 words. But if a child learns 10 sounds, the child will be able to read 350 three-sound words, 4,320 four-sound words and 21,650 five-sound words".


Dr Martin Kozloff, Professor of Education, 2002

How do we Support Your Child?

At Phonics Tuition Thurrock, we have seen first-hand how many incredible children need just a little more personalised support in order to truly thrive.


We recognise that every child learns differently - this is why we tailor our lessons to suit the 'apple of your eye', meet them where they are and follow their pace, all while ensuring learning is fun, supportive and pressure-free.


We support children from 3 to 7 years of age (EYFS & Key Stage 1), plus children in Key Stage 2 who are working within EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 levels. We can support your child with:


Phonological Awareness


Phonological awareness focuses on the ability to hear and identify various sounds:

  • Instrumental & environmental sounds
  • Rhythm & rhyme
  • Body percussion
  • Alliteration
  • Beginning to blend & segment speech sounds orally 

Phonemic Awareness


Phonemic awareness focuses on speech sounds:

  • Recognising
  • Identifying
  • Articulating
  • Reading
  • Writing

Tricky Words


Also known as Red Words, Sight Words, High Frequency Words, and Common Exception Words.


These are a variety of words that cannot be sounded out, and have to be recognised by sight.

Blending & Segmenting


  • Blending: putting sounds together to say a word - an essential skill for reading
  • Segmenting: splitting a word into its individual sounds - an important skill for spelling & writing

Reading


  • Reading comprehension
  • Reading with increased fluency & speed
  • Reading complex & longer words & sentences
  • Alternative pronunciations for words

Writing


  • Writing complex & longer words & sentences
  • Sentence construction
  • Punctuation & grammar
  • Alternative spellings for words