Understanding why your child isn't making progress in reading and spelling
A science-informed approach to understanding literacy difficulty
Learning to read and spell isn't something children simply "pick up". These skills develop through explicit teaching, practice and carefully sequenced instruction.
When progress doesn't happen as expected, it's important to understand why before deciding what support will help.
Assessment is about much more than identifying difficulties.
It uncovers your child's strengths, pinpoints where learning is breaking down and builds a complete picture of how they learn. I also consider the wider factors that may be influencing literacy development, including language, attention, regulation and sensory needs.
You'll finally understand why reading and spelling has been so hard and what to do next.
It's a clear understanding of your child's literacy profile and practical recommendations that give you confidence about the next steps, whether that's support at home, at school or through intervention.
Some children work incredibly hard at reading, spelling and writing, yet still struggle to make meaningful progress.
Perhaps you've been told they'll "catch up". Maybe you've tried extra practice at home or sought additional support at school. Despite everyone's best efforts, you're still left wondering why reading feels so difficult.
When the reason for the struggle isn't clear, it's difficult to know what to do next.
At Coded Pathways, I help families move from uncertainty to understanding through specialist literacy assessment and evidence-informed intervention.
Because once you understand why your child is struggling, you can make confident decisions about the support they need.
This may be the right place if your child...
🍃 isn't making expected progress despite extra support
🍃 guesses words, avoids reading or lacks confidence
🍃 finds spelling much harder than expressing ideas verbally
🍃 works hard but writing is slow or difficult
🍃 seems capable but struggles to demonstrate their learning
🍃 has school reports that raise concerns without providing clear answers
Assessment and intervention that work together
Understanding comes first. Support comes next.
Every recommendation I make is based on assessment findings, ensuring intervention is purposeful, targeted and matched to your child's individual learning profile.
Whether your child needs an early literacy screener, a comprehensive assessment or ongoing intervention, each service is designed to work together as part of a clear pathway forward.
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Clarity that goes beyond test scores.
A Comprehensive Literacy Assessment explores your child's literacy skills in depth, identifying both their strengths and the underlying reasons they are experiencing difficulty.
You'll receive:
a detailed understanding of your child's literacy profile
insight into why progress has been challenging
practical recommendations for home and school
clear guidance about whether intervention is recommended
Rather than simply describing the difficulties, this assessment provides a pathway forward.
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Teaching informed by understanding.
Intervention is most effective when it's based on a thorough understanding of how a child learns.
Using assessment findings, intervention focuses on the specific skills your child needs to develop, including:
phonological awareness
decoding
spelling
reading fluency
written expression
Every lesson is purposeful, evidence-informed and tailored to your child's learning profile, helping them build the confidence and skills needed for lasting progress.
Where to begin
If you're unsure where to start, you're not alone.
Most families begin with a literacy assessment because understanding comes before effective support.
Following assessment, you'll receive a detailed report that explains your child's strengths, identifies areas of difficulty and outlines practical next steps for home, school and, where appropriate, intervention.
Some children benefit from ongoing intervention.
Others simply need clarity and the right recommendations to move forward confidently.
Either way, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of your child's literacy journey and what comes next.
