Reception Phonics Tutoring & Early Literacy Support (Ages 4–5)
Is your child just beginning to explore sounds, letters, reading or writing?
Whether your child has recently started Reception or is settling into their first term, it’s completely normal to want a little extra support.
Early phonics and literacy can feel like a big step, especially when sounds, tricky words and early writing are all happening at once.
That’s where calm, supportive phonics tutoring can help.
What Your Child Will Gain from Reception Phonics Tutoring
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✅ Strong foundations in early phonics and blending skills
✅ Support with early writing – words, labels, and sentences
✅ Increased confidence and love for reading
✅ Encouraging support from a qualified early years tutor
Reception Phonics Tutoring with an Early Years Specialist
Lessons are:
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developmentally appropriate for ages 4–5
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calm, hands-on, encouraging and fun
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taught in very small groups
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focused on early phonics, listening, blending and early writing
The aim is to help children feel happy, capable and ready to learn — just like having a trusted tutor at your kitchen table.
Hi, I’m Kara, an experienced phonics tutor and early years specialist with over 24 years of teaching experience. I support Reception-aged children through short, play-based online phonics lessons that focus on confidence first.
Start with a Reception Phonics Trial – £25
All Reception children begin with a 30-minute phonics trial lesson.
This session provides a fun, encouraging introduction to phonics tutoring. It allows me to understand your child’s learning needs and helps you decide whether this feels like the right fit.
After the trial, I’ll carefully match your child with the most suitable Phonics Pals group.
📩 Enquire now to join a group or book your child’s phonics trial.
👉 Prefer to chat first?
Book a short discovery call to talk through how Reception phonics tutoring could support your child.
Tuition Details
Reception Phonics Mini-Groups
£25 per child · 30-minute sessions
Small groups (maximum 4 children)
Reception groups gently introduce:
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early phonics sounds
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listening and blending skills
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early reading confidence
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mark making and early writing
Sessions are short and engaging to suit young learners, with no long-term commitment.
What’s Included in Reception Phonics Tutoring
Each week, your child receives calm, high-quality phonics support from an experienced early years phonics tutor.
🌟 Weekly package include:
🧩1 × 30-minute online phonics lesson
🧩Personalised support and encouragement
🧩Access to an online learning space with simple follow-up activities and feedback
🧩Regular feedback and progress updates to support early literacy development
Phonics Welcome Pack
Children who join a Reception phonics group receive a Phonics Welcome Pack, designed to support learning during lessons and at home.
🧩 The Phonics Pals Welcome Pack includes:
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A phonics activity book matched to your child’s stage
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A magnetic whiteboard and letter set
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A Jigsaw Phonics letter formation mat
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A Jigsaw Phonics sound mat
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Jigsaw Phonics character stick puppets
These resources help children practice sounds and letter formation confidently using the same tools we use in lessons.
Ready to get started?
Reception Phonics Tutoring Availability
Reception phonics mini-groups currently run after school at 4:00 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (UK time).
Group times are kept earlier to suit young learners and help children stay focused and happy during sessions.
Children are carefully matched so they can learn alongside others at a similar stage.
Next Steps
👉 Book a Reception Phonics Trial
This helps me understand your child’s learning needs and place them in the most suitable group.
Prefer to chat first?
You’re very welcome to start with a short discovery call.