As a secondary school English Co-ordinator, I come across a lot of students with reading difficulties; students who have a reading age well below that of their peers. These students often lack confidence and simply tune out of the lesson. Many times, these are the disruptive students, choosing to be in trouble over admitting they can’t understand what they are reading.

Whilst tutoring for Readwell NSW several years ago, I worked with many students, Primary and Secondary, who were symptomatic of some of the behaviours I have briefly outlined. Working in groups of up to four students, these children would begin the course very quiet and somewhat subdued. Within weeks, their reading levels dramatically improved. I believe this to be a direct result of using the Readwell programme. Over time, these students began to engage with each other and genuinely seemed to enjoy reading. They would bring the books they had borrowed from the library and talk about what they liked about them. They were more confident and certainly open to reading on their own or in front of others. I personally witnessed students move from reading ages 5 and 6 years below their chronological age, to reading at levels above their age. Again, I believe this to be a direct result of the Readwell programme.

As a teacher and a parent, I have no hesitation endorsing this programme. It works on an academic level as well as addressing the more subtle issues that learning difficulties can have on students. If my child was to have difficulty reading, I would have no hesitation in signing him up for this programme as I know from first hand experience that it would dramatically improve his reading.

Kristina
Head Teacher
English

Thank you for your help with my son Joshua. His whole attitude to learning has improved 100%.
He smiles more and received his first school award! His reading age went up by 2 years and three months.
Who could believe all this could be achieved in only 10 weeks! I would not hesitate in recommending your services to others.
Michelle – Engadine

I noticed a change in Bay-Lea’s attitude to reading early on in the programme. The lessons really stuck in her mind and she was eager to read. She even began taking books on family outings!
I heard about Readwell from other parents and was attracted to it because of its length and cost. It was good to know the exact amount so that I could budget for it.
I have been very confident in recommending it to others. I wouldn’t use any other.
As a parent, it’s great to see your children enjoying reading.
The Readwell programme is definitely value for money.
Simone — Peakhurst Heights

N.B. Simone enrolled her second child Charlotte in the programme as well

Our decision to sign up was driven by both the recommendation of the classroom teacher and our continued effort to find something which would help our child.
We have done other programmes but they did not have the outcome of the Readwell Programme. The programme defined for us very quickly where the problems were.
My child is now able to work through the words and 9 times out of 10 successfully gets the word.
Kylie – Woronora Heights

Thankyou Readwell for your wonderful programme.
Reading sessions no longer end in tears.
Emily and I both learned how to sound out difficult words together.
I would recommend the programme to any concerned parent.
When Emily was assessed by Catherine she was already one year behind in her reading age. I knew it was important that we do something quickly before she fell even further behind!.
After only nine lessons, Emily now reads with much more confidence and I no longer have to point out every word..
I wish you every success in the future Readwell
Anna — East Hills

My Mother-in-law saw an article about Readwell in the St George and Sutherland Leader (local newspaper).
My son loves to read now and is reading things wherever we go. He is more confident and doesn’t hesitate when he goes to read now.
I am happy to recommend the programme. The tutor was friendly and always happy to help my son. The cost was great as well.