Interest has been high for being able to to run the STEPS programme at home which is exciting. If you would like to take this up for your child at home please come in and pay Carolyn at the office and then we will go ahead and set you up.

The cost is $30 (to buy the home version yourself would normally cost $80).

The STEPs programme has a focus on spelling and phonics. It is suitable for age 5+ however we do recommend it from age 7. Initial testing means that your child can work at the correct level at home. It is suitable for any child requiring learning support but is equally suitable for accelerating spelling progress too. 

To find out more about this programme, HERE is a link to their website.

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Why Steps?

Steps is an effective, easy-to-use, computer-based literacy development program suitable for all levels, from early readers to adults – as well as English language learners.

While Steps looks like fun (it is!), it is a serious learning tool which develops all aspects of literacy, including vocabulary, comprehension and verbal reasoning.

Steps is used by over 800 schools, and by many SPELD tutors.

The Home Edition is designed for any parent who wishes to support their child’s learning, including home-schoolers. It can also be used by an adult wishing to develop literacy skills, learn specific vocabulary, or improve English skills.

Steps is based on the latest research into literacy acquisition and how the brain works. It is designed by literacy experts and shown to be highly effective.