Introducing phonics to children aged 4-5 is the perfect time to help them develop reading, writing, and comprehension at an early age. Our education experts highly recommend starting phonics mastery early since it significantly contributes to children’s lifelong learning journeys. Having said that, there’s no right or wrong age when it comes to learning. At Explore Learning, we tailor the curriculum based on every child’s learning needs to ensure that they’re getting the right learning experience for them.

Help your child by linking sounds to letters, breaking words into sounds, and blending them together. Read aloud, play rhyming games and practice simple spelling. For more ideas, you can access our library of free resources to help you get started.

Give your child a head start with our award-winning maths and English tuition. Our professional tutors are trained in teaching phonics from ages 4 and upwards.

Learning phonics helps children with their reading, but also contributes to their ability to write words, construct sentences, and formulate speech.

Young children learn to break down words into phonemes (distinct sounds) before putting them together to understand words. Our expert tutors help them master early reading and writing comprehension whilst ensuring their education is engaging and fun.

Phonics tuition at Explore Learning helps children learn how to:

• Link sounds to letters

• Break words into sounds

• Blend them into words

Children start by learning individual sounds and decoding simple words. They then progress to more complex sound patterns as their confidence grows. Every session is tailored to your child’s individual skill levels. Our unbeatable tutors use engaging activities and smart learning tools to support steady progress and foster a love of learning.

Prices for our phonics tuition can vary depending on your local centre, online tuition sessions, or session frequency. To find out more about our pricing and membership options, book a free trial.

Yes! Your child can enjoy one-to-one phonics tuition online from home. Our sessions are interactive and fun. We use the same structured approach as in-centre sessions to help children read and write confidently. We also follow strict online safety measures, including secure platforms and supervised learning, to keep children safe during their sessions.

All Explore Learning tutors are professionally trained, DBS-checked, and employed directly by us. They’re carefully selected to encourage children, helping them feel confident and develop essential phonics skills.

Getting started is simple:

• Book a free trial - online or at your nearest Explore Learning centre.

• Complete our relaxed assessment - we’ll explore your child’s current phonics skills in a supportive environment.

• Receive their personalised learning plan - tailored to their needs and fully aligned with the school curriculum.

• Begin weekly sessions - online or in-centre, at times that suit your family.

• Access ongoing support - unlimited practice resources, progress reports, and regular reviews to keep learning on track.

Take the first step today by booking your free trial. For a detailed step-by-step guide, visit our How It Works page.