The Fluency Accelerator · Years 1 to 6

Make reading feel easy, not effortful.

Small, expert-led reading groups for children who are nearly there. Building the fluency and confidence that closes the gap before it widens. Without adding to the homework battle.

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Qualified teachers onlyGroups of 4 to 6Live on Zoom
A child enjoying reading
£89assessment, taster
and written report
Matched by level,
not just year group
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A quick word from Hannah: what the fluency gap is, and how we close it.

Sound familiar?

You're sitting next to them while they read...

And you already know, before they've finished the first page, how tonight is going to go.

They passed phonics. Ticked every box they were supposed to tick. School says they're fine. But you can see it. The effort behind every line. The face when a page is longer than expected. The fact that this is still harder than it should be.

You're not imagining it. And you're not overreacting for noticing.

This stage, when a child can read but hasn't yet built fluency, is the easiest stage to fix. Caught now, the gap closes quickly. Left alone, it tends to do the opposite. The books get harder, the gap gets wider, and a wobble in Year 2 becomes a real struggle by Year 4.

If your child is about to move from KS1 to KS2, or has just made that jump, this is the moment. Not next term. Now. That's exactly why I created the Fluency Accelerator.
"Honestly she's like a different kid. I'm so glad I found you in time."
Gemma, Year 3 Fluency group parent
What changes

When the Fluency Accelerator works

Words come automatically

They stop sounding out words they should know and start reading with real flow.

The nightly battle eases

Working at the right level, with the right focus, reading stops feeling like something to get through.

You know where they are

A full written report after the assessment and taster. You stop guessing and start knowing.

Hidden gaps get closed

Including the ones school hasn't spotted, or hasn't been able to explain to you.

They choose books

Reading stops feeling like hard work and starts feeling like something that's theirs.

They're not the only one

Small groups, matched by level. Most children enjoy them far more than they expect.

"Her fluency has improved noticeably since starting sessions, and it's clear that she feels more confident reading aloud."

How it works

Fluency doesn't improve by reading more of the same books.

It improves when a child works on the specific thing holding them back. At the right level, with the right feedback, often enough to make it stick.

  • Small groups of 4 to 6 children, grouped by reading level, not just year group
  • Weekly sessions on fluency: word recognition, pace, expression, stamina
  • Properly pitched texts. Challenging enough to build skill, accessible enough to build confidence
  • Real time feedback from a specialist teacher
  • Progress you can see week on week, not term on term
A live small group reading lesson on Zoom
Our interactive digital classroom
Hannah, The Reading Teacher
Meet Hannah

Hi, I'm Hannah.

I'm a fully qualified primary teacher with over 16 years' experience, and I specialise in teaching reading. Before The Reading Teacher I was a Literacy Leader and Deputy Headteacher, so I've not only taught hundreds of children to read, I've trained other teachers to teach it too.

I set up these groups because I kept meeting children who were so close. They just needed the right focus, at the right stage, with someone who knew exactly what to work on. I'm also a mum of two, and I teach the way I'd want my own children taught: patient, properly challenging, and genuinely fun.

Qualified teacherUp to date DBSFully insuredFormer Deputy Head
The assessment and taster

Stop guessing. Know exactly where your child is.

This isn't a sales session dressed up as a lesson. It's a proper look at your child's reading by a specialist teacher, and you walk away with real answers.

1

Where they are now

A clear picture of your child's reading today, written down, in plain English.

2

What's holding them back

The specific gaps getting in the way, including the ones nobody has explained to you yet.

3

How we'd help them improve

What they need to work on next, and how we'd teach it.

4

An honest recommendation

The best next step for your child. Even if that isn't one of our groups.

Book an assessment and taster

Which year is your child in?

Tap their year group to see the price and exactly what's included.

The change they need: decoding → reading

They can sound out most words, but every word still takes thought.

This is the moment to build automatic word recognition, so reading stops feeling like work and starts feeling like reading. Catch it early and everything that comes after (comprehension, stamina, confidence) gets easier.

£89
one-off assessment and taster · no ongoing commitment
  • 1:1 assessment at a time you choose
  • Taster in the group we suggest
  • Full written report
  • An honest recommendation on next steps
Choose your 1:1 time →

After the assessment and taster, groups are £105.60 a month for a weekly 30 minute session.

The change they need: choppy → fluent

The reading still sounds halting or robotic, and harder books are starting to feel like a struggle.

This is the moment to build rhythm, expression and speed, so reading flows rather than stops and starts. Fluency at this stage is what lets comprehension develop. Without it, understanding has to fight through the noise of effortful reading.

£89
one-off assessment and taster · no ongoing commitment
  • 1:1 assessment at a time you choose
  • Taster in the group we suggest
  • Full written report
  • An honest recommendation on next steps
Choose your 1:1 time →

After the assessment and taster, groups are £105.60 a month for a weekly 30 minute session.

The change they need: keeping up → pulling ahead

The books are longer, the demands are higher, and the gap gets bigger every term.

This group builds the speed, stamina and confidence to keep up, and pull ahead. For children heading to secondary school, fluency isn't optional. It's the base everything else is built on.

£99
one-off assessment and taster · no ongoing commitment
  • 1:1 assessment at a time you choose
  • Taster in the group we suggest
  • Full written report
  • An honest recommendation on next steps
Choose your 1:1 time →

After the assessment and taster, groups are £124.80 a month for a weekly 45 minute session.

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Don't worry about days and times.

Our experienced reading tutors teach most days from 9am to 7pm through the week, plus weekend mornings. You pick the time for your child's 1:1 assessment. You don't need to pick a group. After the assessment, we'll suggest the group that suits your child best. There'll be a choice of days and times.

Choose your 1:1 timePick a slot that suits you for the assessment.
The 1:1 assessmentWith a specialist reading teacher. Cosy, not a test.
A taster in the right groupWe suggest the group that fits your child's level and personality.
Your report and recommendationClarity on where they are and the best next step. Then you decide.

Between year groups or not sure which fits? DM me on Instagram or email me and I'll point you in the right direction.

Worried they're too shy for a group?

I'd gently push back on that.

Every group is capped at 4 to 6 children, matched by reading level. Nobody performs in front of 30 classmates here. Our tutors are specialists at drawing children out. Every child is seen, called on and included, always with care, never on the spot.

And if a group isn't the right fit, your written report will say so, and point you towards what is.

Questions

Questions parents often ask

How do the online sessions work?

Sessions run on Zoom. Your child just needs a laptop or tablet, a quiet spot, and headphones if possible. We'll send everything you need to log in before the first session. Most children settle in within the first 10 minutes.

Is there homework?

Not in the traditional sense. We'll often suggest a short reading activity between sessions (5 to 10 minutes), but the real work happens in the group. These children are already working hard.

How long do children usually stay?

Most children stay for a full term or two, enough time to properly embed the change. Some stay longer because they're enjoying it and still building. We'll always be honest if we think your child has got what they came for.

What if my child is between year groups?

Message me before booking. Groups are organised by reading level, not just year group, and I'll help you find the right one.

Is this a replacement for school?

No. This works alongside school. Most of the children we teach are doing fine at school on paper, but their parents can see they're not flying the way they could be. That's what these groups are for.

Anything else? Email readingteachertuition@outlook.com

Your child is nearly there. You can see it.

Book the assessment and taster, and here's what the next few months could look like:

They stop dreading the nightly reading.
The tricky words start coming automatically.
They pick up a book without being asked.
And one day, without any fuss, they choose a harder one.
Choose their year group →

"His confidence has soared. Priceless. He now doesn't moan when he reads his school books."

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