About Dazzle Literacy

The initial session includes a comprehensive assessment designed to precisely identify each student’s areas of difficulty. This assessment covers the ability to recognise and apply letter–sound relationships to decode words; phonological awareness (the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language); decoding and word recognition (accuracy and speed when sounding out unfamiliar words); reading fluency and comprehension; and encoding (the ability to draw on and apply letter–sound knowledge to spell unknown words).

Both real and nonsense words are used to ensure an accurate assessment of underlying skills.

While the assessment is conducted within a one-hour lesson, an additional fee applies for the scoring and detailed written report.

Online or in person, each lesson is systematic, explicit, diagnostic, and individualized to meet the unique needs of every learner. Phonics forms the foundation of instruction, supporting the development of language, listening, speaking, reading, spelling, vocabulary, and fluency skills. Lessons are grounded in a multisensory language approach that actively engages visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic pathways. By integrating these senses simultaneously, students experience deeper understanding, stronger retention, and greater confidence as they develop essential literacy skills.

“Why did I never learn this at school?” is something I hear all the time. If you found school challenging, you are certainly not alone. These lessons are designed to help you build confidence in your own literacy—and with it, greater confidence in everyday life.

We often underestimate how literate our society is. While modern technology can provide helpful support, strong foundational skills remain essential—whether it’s recognising correct spelling even after using spell check, reading and completing complex forms, or enjoying bedtime stories with your child and confidently supporting their learning.

Parent lessons are offered to support you in helping your child learn with confidence—without the angst and frustration that often accompanies homework and learning challenges. Whether your child has a diagnosis of dyslexia or is experiencing difficulties understanding or applying their learning at school, these sessions provide clear explanations of explicit skills and strategies to help make sense of it all.

From concepts such as the many jobs of e and Gentle Cindy, to a wide range of spelling rules and patterns that support retention, lessons are tailored to your specific point of need and equip you with practical tools to support your child effectively.