The Children’s Literacy Charity tuition programmes are designed for school children who are significantly behind where they should be for their age and are struggling to keep up in the mainstream classroom.
We partner with schools in areas of economic and educational disadvantage, usually with high Pupil Premium numbers, working one to one and in small groups with children who, for whatever reason, need extra literacy support to make progress.
Our expert tutors – employed, trained and managed by us – are skilled at building trusted relationships with hard-to-reach children. The tutors deliver two 45-minute sessions each week for each child, tailored to a child’s specific needs.
For younger, KS1 children, the Literacy Lab intervention runs for a full academic year and is a phonics-based, multi-sensory programme covering all the important literacy skills – reading, writing, comprehension, listening and speaking. Children ‘graduate’ when they close their literacy gap or come to within six months of age-related expectations.
For older children in KS2 and KS3, the 10-week Reading Lab catch-up programme is focussed on reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.
In addition, Our Story Lab programme for early years is currently in its trial phase.
Our programmes are designed to foster a love of reading and boost confidence, self-esteem and resilience, enabling pupils to engage effectively and enthusiastically in the classroom.
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Supporting children with SEND
Strong literacy is the foundation of all learning. Without it, many pupils struggle to meet age-related expectations across the curriculum. At The Children’s Literacy Charity, we recognise that literacy catch-up and SEND are deeply connected.
Our interventions are designed to be part of a school’s inclusion framework, supporting pupils to belong, achieve and thrive. Using high-quality adaptive teaching methods, our tutors tailor sessions to meet individual needs, ensuring that all learners can access and engage with literacy in a meaningful way. We work in close partnership with schools and families, ensuring that our delivery aligns with individual support plans. Our programmes can form part of the targeted support offer for pupils with SEND, providing structured, consistent intervention that complements classroom provision.
By embedding literacy within a wider inclusive approach, we help schools ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop the skills they need to succeed.