The programme is designed for children aged 5–8 years who are learning to read or need stronger phonics foundations.

We follow a structured synthetic phonics approach. Children learn individual sounds first, then blend and segment them to read and spell independently.

The programme is carefully sequenced. Children progress step by step:

• Learning new sounds
• Practicing blending and segmenting
• Reading decodable words
• Reading sentences and short texts
• Developing fluency and confidence

Each lesson builds on previous learning.

Sessions typically last 30–45 minutes, depending on the age group. When necessary, an additional 5 minutes may be added to ensure children fully understand and feel confident with the sounds covered in the lesson.

Students generally attend 2–3 sessions per week to maintain steady and consistent progress. In certain circumstances — such as during school holidays or special scheduling needs — sessions may be increased to 4 or occasionally 5 per week, subject to prior agreement with parents.

Parental commitment is essential for success.

Parents are expected to:

• Ensure regular attendance
• Supervise weekly homework
• Ensure the child completes assigned Phonics Hero games
• Ensure handwriting worksheets are completed properly
• Encourage reading practice at home

Without consistent home support, progress may slow down significantly.

This programme requires partnership between teacher and parent.

Yes. All students will be added as members to Phonics Hero.

Children must complete assigned phonics games related to their lessons as homework. These games reinforce:

• Sound recognition
• Blending skills
• Reading fluency
• Spelling patterns

Failure to complete assigned online practice may negatively affect progress.

Yes.

Children will receive handwriting and phonics worksheets to practice:

• Letter formation
• Sound writing
• Word building
• Sentence writing

Regular handwriting practice is essential for developing strong spelling and writing skills.

Each session includes:

• Review of previous sounds
• Introduction of new sounds (if applicable)
• Blending and segmenting practice
• Interactive phonics games
• Guided reading
• Fluency practice

Lessons are structured, interactive, and focused.

No. We do not teach guessing or memorisation.

Children learn to decode unfamiliar words using blending strategies so they can read independently.

We monitor progress through:

• Ongoing review
• Reading accuracy checks
• Fluency development
• Level progression

Most children show measurable improvement within a few weeks when practice is consistent.

Missed sessions are not refundable. Make-up sessions may be offered subject to availability.

• If a student withdraws after 1–2 sessions: session fees + 5% PayPal + 5% Payhip deductions apply.
• From Session 3 onwards: no refunds are issued.
• Remaining sessions may be completed at another available time (subject to scheduling).

From Session 3 onwards, refunds are not provided. However, we may allow completion of remaining sessions at another time.

Children are expected to:

• Listen respectfully
• Participate actively
• Follow instructions
• Treat others kindly

Persistent disrespectful or disruptive behaviour may result in termination of enrollment without refund after Session 3.

• Stable internet connection
• Quiet learning environment
• Device with camera and microphone
• Printed worksheets (if provided)
• A small whiteboard and marker or sheets of paper and a pencil for spelling practice

Progress depends on:

• Attendance
• Consistency
• Completion of Phonics Hero games
• Completion of handwriting worksheets
• Parental support

Children who practice regularly make significantly faster progress.

We focus on:

• Structured progression
• No guessing strategies
• Strong decoding skills
• Continuous review
• Parent partnership
• Long-term reading independence

Yes. All children who successfully complete any part, phase, or level of the programme will receive an official certificate from Lingobirds Phonics Academy.

The certificate is awarded to recognise their achievement and clearly state the level they have completed. It serves as both motivation and a record of their progress.

Yes, we offer trial sessions to help parents clearly understand how our systematic synthetic phonics approach works and what they are expected to do at home to support their child’s progress.

The trial allows you to see how lessons are structured, how decoding is taught, and how home practice supports reading development.

If you prefer not to attend a live trial session, you may watch the explanatory video available on our homepage, which outlines how the programme works and what to expect.

To request a trial session, you can:

• Submit a request through the contact form on our website, or
• Contact us directly using any of the communication methods provided on our website.

Every child learns at a different pace. During lessons, we use differentiation strategies, extra practice, and targeted support to help each child progress confidently within the group.

However, if a child continues to experience difficulty after these support measures, we may recommend additional sessions to provide more focused guidance. In such cases, individual lessons are usually the most effective option.

Any recommendation for extra sessions will always be discussed with parents first to ensure the best learning plan for the child.