Phonics & reading tutoring with Mrs Moss
Phonics and reading tutoring with The Local Tutor helps primary children build decoding, fluency and comprehension in warm 1-to-1 sessions — in-home near Retford and Gainsborough or online across the UK.
What’s included
Clear focus, kind delivery.
- Phonics and early decoding support
- Fluency and confidence for reluctant readers
- Comprehension that goes beyond guessing
- Reading for enjoyment, not just worksheets
Who it’s for
Families who want steady progress.
- KS1 children still blending and segmenting
- Reluctant readers who avoid books
- Children who can decode but don’t understand
- Families wanting reading to feel calmer at home
A gentle reading approach
Sessions mix phonics practice, shared reading and comprehension talk. The aim is a child who believes they can read — then does.
Mrs Moss keeps books interesting and pitched just right, so progress feels possible every week.
Where we tutor
In-home reading support is available within 10 miles of South Wheatley, DN22. Online reading tutoring works well when travel is hard or routines are packed.
Formats
In-home or online?
Same teacher and session length — choose the format that fits your family.
Same teacher, same 1-to-1 care — pick the format that fits.
Book a free meet →FAQ
Quick answers.
Do you support early phonics?
Yes — blending, segmenting and early reading confidence for KS1 learners.
Can older primary children get reading help?
Absolutely. Fluency and comprehension support continues through KS2.
More on the full FAQ page.