Books & Spells
The Summer Reading Boost
*Is your child finding reading harder than it should be?
*Summer can either widen the gap or close it.
*This 5-week programme is designed to help children strengthen the building blocks of reading before the new school year begins
Over five weeks your child will:
"In just five weeks, I teach essential reading patterns and tricky words, which help your child go back to school with greater confidence."
5-week programme
✔ 2 × 45-minute sessions each week
✔ Small groups
✔ Expert literacy teacher
✔ Structured, multi-sensory lessons
✔ Home practice included
As an appropriate level for the specific group, we'll cover these sounds
~ sh, ch, th, ai, oi, ow, oo, er ~
plus tricky word reading and spelling
I'm an experienced reading and dyslexia tutor with a passion for helping children unlock the world of words.
By the end of the programme, children will be reading with greater confidence, recognising common spelling patterns more easily and feeling much more prepared for the new school year.
I'm Amanda -an experienced reading and dyslexia tutor with a passion for helping children unlock the world of words. I believe literacy is the foundation for all other learning, and that giving children the tools and confidence they need to succeed is crucial for their ongoing educational journey.
Over the long summer holiday, many children can take a step back in their reading and spelling. This five-week programme has been carefully designed to keep children moving forward through enjoyable, structured lessons that consolidate key skills, build confidence and help them return to school ready to thrive.
Whether your child needs a confidence boost, a little extra practice, or simply the opportunity to keep their reading skills growing over the summer, this programme is designed to provide expert support in a fun, encouraging environment.
When Reading Feels Hard
Low self-esteem and a lack of confidence are often the hidden effects of struggling with reading, writing, and spelling. When children feel “behind” their peers, they may become frustrated, withdraw from learning, or show challenging behaviour. Without the right support, these struggles only increase over time, making learning feel even harder and more overwhelming.
The Power of Intervention
That’s why early, effective intervention is so important. Strong literacy skills - reading, writing, and spelling - are the foundation for all future learning. With the right support, children not only improve their skills but also rebuild their confidence, re-engage with learning, and begin to see themselves as capable and resilient learners.
Reading enables children to be curious about their world, be creative in their thoughts and writing, and creates confidence in themselves.
Here's one way we learn to spell 'because'...
Reading is fundamental to a child's overall learning. It is crucial for their confidence and self-esteem.
Begin their journey of specialist intervention right here - specifically for their individual needs and challenges...
Books & Spells Summer Reading Boost
A 5-week live online programme for children aged 6–8 starting Monday 3 August 2026
📅Mondays & Tuesdays
🕘 9:00–9:45am
💻 Live online lessons
👥 Maximum of 5 children
📚 10 expert-led sessions
🏡 Home practice included
🎯 Build confidence before the new school year
Feel free to book a free call with me to see if this intervention is the right support for the challenges your child is experiencing.
