Is It Time for Extra Reading Help for your Child?

5 Signs Your Child Could Benefit from One-to-One Tutoring with The Reading Doctors

Reading is foundational to your child’s learning journey. When reading feels difficult, it can affect not only academic progress, but also confidence, motivation and self-belief. Many children struggle with reading at some stage, and for some, extra support at the right time can make a lasting difference.

One-to-one tutoring with The Reading Doctors offers personalised support tailored to your child’s individual needs. Below are five common signs that your child could benefit from targeted reading intervention.

1. Struggling to keep up with classwork

If your child regularly finds reading tasks challenging or appears to be falling behind their peers, it may be a sign they need more individualised attention. In busy classrooms, gaps in phonics, fluency or comprehension can easily be missed. One-to-one tutoring allows these gaps to be identified and addressed carefully and effectively.

2. Frustration or anxiety around reading

Does your child avoid reading, become upset when asked to read aloud, or express worry about schoolwork involving books? These emotional responses often point to underlying reading difficulties. A Reading Doctor provides a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe to learn, make mistakes and build confidence at their own pace.

3. Difficulty with word recognition or pronunciation

Early reading skills such as recognising familiar words, sounding out unfamiliar ones and reading accurately are crucial building blocks. If your child frequently guesses words, skips lines, or struggles with pronunciation, personalised support can strengthen these foundational skills and improve overall reading fluency.

4. Lack of engagement or motivation

Some children can technically read, but don’t enjoy it. This can limit progress over time. One-to-one tutoring focuses on choosing texts that match your child’s interests as well as their reading level, helping to make reading enjoyable rather than a chore. Developing a love of reading is key to long-term success. Reading for meaning underpins everything we do at The Reading Doctor. The activity of reading shouldn’t feel like a chore or a battle.

5. Feedback from teachers

Teachers are often the first to notice when a child may need extra support. If your child’s teacher has suggested additional reading help, it is worth exploring professional tutoring. Reading Doctors are qualified teachers who work alongside schools, ensuring that support complements classroom learning rather than replacing it.

Why choose The Reading Doctors?

The Reading Doctors specialise in personalised, one-to-one reading intervention delivered by qualified teachers. Sessions begin with a clear understanding of your child’s reading strengths and challenges, followed by targeted strategies designed to build both skills and confidence.

Children are supported in a positive, encouraging environment where progress is carefully monitored and celebrated. This tailored approach helps children make measurable improvements while restoring their belief in themselves as learners.

Helping your child thrive

Recognising when your child needs extra reading support is an important first step. With the right guidance, reading struggles can become reading successes.

If you recognise one or more of these signs in your child, The Reading Doctors are ready to provide professional, compassionate support to help them thrive academically and emotionally.