Literacy Service
The SPELD SA Literacy Service provides vital reading and spelling support for students via personalised sessions with experienced educators.
Developing skills and confidence in reading and spelling
The ability to understand the written word is essential for success in everyday life.
We’re here to help your child reach their full potential.
We provide targeted support in reading and spelling, delivered by experienced teachers using a high-quality, research-based program.
Our sessions offer dedicated one-to-one support with qualified practitioners, helping your child build the skills and confidence they need to develop their literacy.
Recognising the signs
Does your child need extra support?
Children and young people may benefit from literacy support if they are:
• Falling behind in their literacy development
• Struggling to read accurately and fluently
• Making frequent spelling errors, particularly in written expression
• Showing reluctance to participate in literacy-based activities
• Guessing words when reading (e.g. using pictures, initial letters or the overall look of a word)
• Having difficulty remembering relationships between sounds and letters
• Experiencing low self-esteem, particularly in relation to literacy activities
• Suspected or diagnosed with a learning difficulty, such as dyslexia
“SPELDSA has been an invaluable service for my child. They have had expert tuition with a kind and engaging teacher, and managed to catch up on literacy skills missed during their formal schooling. I can't recommend the service highly enough.”
- Kate, Parent of Harry, aged 7
“We would be completely at a loss without the incredible insight and support from SPELD SA. In a short amount of time we have seen significant progress with my son's reading.”
Hannah, parent of Raph, aged 8
A highly successful approach to the teaching of reading, spelling and writing.
We provide:
• A high-quality, evidence-based phonics program (Sounds-Write), delivered by qualified and trained practitioners
• Weekly 45-minute sessions, face-to-face or online
• Ongoing monitoring, assessment and feedback
• Access to high-quality, evidence-based resources
Learn more about our bursaries for financial assistance for low-income or rural, regional and remote families.
Individual tuition for literacy tailored to your child’s needs
Experienced educators provide engaging and interactive sessions
Using a quality, research-backed, specialised program
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about sessions and fees?
Call 08 8431 1655
for available sessions and to book
Talk to us.
SPELD SA Advisory Line
FREE CALL 1800 371 085
Available: Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm
Email: support@speldsa.org.au
Supported by The SPELD Foundation of South Australia and the Government of South Australia.
