Plans and Prices
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UK membership pricing
Gain full access to the Sounds-Write programme with our new annual membership. Learn at your own pace through fully online, on-demand, and personalised training pathways. Receive comprehensive resources designed to equip you with everything you need to teach reading, writing, and spelling effectively.
Sign up now for a September start!
Create confident readers — your journey starts with the right tools.
Individuals
Teaching phonics with confidence starts here.
Includes the following:
- Printed Sounds-Write manual.
- Start learning and teaching straight away.
- Professional Development at every stage of your career.
- Broad library of courses, videos, and live webinars.
- Word lists, interactive whiteboard activities, dictations, and more.
- Hundreds of decodable texts.
Price excludes any applicable tax, which will be applied at point of invoicing.
Schools
Empower every teacher, in every classroom, every day.
Includes the following:
- Start learning and teaching straight away.
- Tailored Training Pathways for each member of your team.
- Broad library of courses, videos, and live webinars.
- Word lists, interactive whiteboard activities, dictations, and more.
- Hundreds of decodable texts.
- Track your team’s CPD progress.
- No hidden costs.
Price excludes any applicable tax, which will be applied at point of invoicing.
MATs
For MATs with 6+ or 100% Sounds-Write schools.
Phonics success for every school in your Trust.
Includes everything in Schools plan plus:
- Support for MAT Phonics Lead.
- Support for schools new to Sounds-Write with one of our Literacy Specialists.
English Hubs
For English Hubs who wish to access our membership.
The membership is available from 1st September 2025. You can sign up now and pay in advance by clicking the buttons above.
2nd June - 11th July Online course
We’re running one final online course for UK and EU participants from 2nd June – 11th July 2025.
Registrations close: 16th May 2025
Course code: HT020625O
We’re proud to be…
DfE Validated SSP
Trusted by thousands of educators around the world
Approved by the Colorado Department of Education
Individuals
Included in your membership:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more.
- A customised Training Pathway suited to your role.
- Access to courses, training videos, and live webinars.
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance.
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentences, and worksheets.
- Customisable interactive whiteboard tools for phonics sessions.
- Access to hundreds of decodable texts.
- No need for costly additional resources.
Schools
Included in your membership:
- Training and Professional Development for your whole team.
- Various Training Pathways for tailored learning experiences suited to different roles in your school.
- Monitor your team’s progress through their Training Pathways.
- Access to courses, training videos, and live webinars.
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance.
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentences, and worksheets.
- Customisable interactive whiteboard tools for phonics sessions.
- Access to hundreds of decodable texts.
- No need for costly additional resources.
- Eligibility to join our School Accreditation program to showcase excellence in phonics teaching.
- Resources to support parents and carers with their children’s phonics journey.
MATs
Included in your membership:
- All benefits included in the Schools membership plan.
- Support for MAT Phonics Lead.
- Support for schools new to Sounds-Write from a Literacy Specialist.
- Get in touch to find out how we can support your phonics journey.
Individuals
Included in your membership:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more.
- A customised Training Pathway suited to your role.
- Access to courses, training videos, and live webinars.
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance.
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentences, and worksheets.
- Customisable interactive whiteboard tools for phonics sessions.
- Access to hundreds of decodable texts.
- No need for costly additional resources.
Schools
Included in your membership:
- Training and Professional Development for your whole team.
- Various Training Pathways for tailored learning experiences suited to different roles in your school.
- Monitor your team’s progress through their Training Pathways.
- Access to courses, training videos, and live webinars.
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance.
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentences, and worksheets.
- Customisable interactive whiteboard tools for phonics sessions.
- Access to hundreds of decodable texts.
- No need for costly additional resources.
- Eligibility to join our School Accreditation program to showcase excellence in phonics teaching.
- Resources to support parents and carers with their children’s phonics journey.
MATs
Included in your membership:
- All benefits included in the Schools membership plan.
- Support for MAT Phonics Lead.
- Support for schools new to Sounds-Write from a Literacy Specialist.
- Get in touch to find out how we can support your phonics journey.
Like what you've heard so far?
20+ years of evidence-based instruction
Sounds-Write has been written by teachers for teachers. For the last twenty years, we’ve been delivering our high-quality training program to thousands of education professionals to prepare them to teach all children to read and write in the most efficient and effective way.
The program draws on decades of research on the Science of Reading and Learning and combines this with practical teaching techniques that have been thoroughly tried and tested.
Developing a community of expert educators
At Sounds-Write, we believe that every child deserves the gift of literacy—and it starts with exceptional teaching. That’s why we focus first and foremost on developing teacher knowledge.
Grounded in well-established theories of learning and teaching, Sounds-Write equips educators with the expertise and confidence needed to shape a generation’s future—driven by the latest innovations in teaching and child development.
Building strong readers from the start
With 16 tried-and-tested lesson scripts, our program provides a structured and effective approach to teaching literacy. Sounds-Write has been successfully used in whole-class instruction, targeted interventions, and home-school and secondary school settings.
The carefully sequenced, cumulative curriculum takes students from their first steps in reading all the way to confidently reading complex polysyllabic words. With a speech-to-print orientation, Sounds-Write establishes a solid foundation for lifelong literacy.
Have questions before you dive in?
Q&As
What is the new Sounds-Write annual membership, and when does it start?
We’re thrilled to introduce the annual Sounds-Write membership, available from the 1st September 2025.
Our new membership is designed to give your school—and every member of your team—comprehensive access to Sounds-Write’s training. With the online training pathways for each staff member, Leading Phonics Masterclass, and Interventions Masterclass all included, it’s a convenient and cost-effective way to ensure everyone receives the training they need.
Once you’ve joined, you’ll get instant access to our new training pathways (from the 1st September 2025 onwards), so staff can begin learning right away. The training is completely asynchronous, so staff can work through it at their own pace, fitting it around their existing schedules.
We also offer membership to individuals who only need single-user access.
Can we sign up for the membership before September?
Yes, you can sign up for the annual Sounds-Write membership before September! By doing so, you'll be ready to hit the ground running when the membership officially launches on 1st September 2025. Early sign-ups ensure you’ll have everything in place to start accessing the training pathways as soon as they become available.
We're also offering all existing Sounds-Write schools who become members before 31st of May, one free place on the Leading Phonics Masterclass, starting on the 9th June.
Your membership will automatically renew in September 2026, even if you sign up between March 2025 - August 2025.
Who can access the membership?
The membership is available to all schools in the UK, Europe, and international schools that follow an English curriculum.
How is the membership priced?
The school membership follows a price-per-school model, ensuring that entire school teams can benefit, regardless of challenges like staff turnover or job shares. For individuals, there’s also the option to join Sounds-Write and gain single-user access.
Memberships must be renewed annually to maintain access to the Sounds-Write programme, but don’t worry—we’ll send you a friendly reminder when it’s time to renew.
What are the new training pathways?
Training pathways are curated course collections tailored to specific teaching roles, such as classroom teachers, teaching assistants, interventionists, phonics leads, and senior leaders. They provide personalised training to meet individual role requirements.
The Phonics Lead receives comprehensive training to implement Sounds-Write effectively and monitor team progress. This ensures tailored support and fidelity in programme delivery.
What professional development and further support can Sounds-Write provide once I've trained?
As well as providing coaching sessions upon request, Sounds-Write has a number of ways that we support practitioners. Our Facebook groups are a great place to ask questions and discuss topics you might need help with. We run a year-round webinar series for practitioners to gain insight into specific areas of teaching phonics, such as planning, fidelity and intervention.
Schools new to Sounds-Write will be assigned to a Sounds-Write Literacy Specialist who will provide additional support to them in the first year.
Are there any additional costs?
Other than the price of the membership there are no mandatory additional costs. You may wish to purchase additional decodable readers and other resources from our online shop.
Australian Training Packages
Our comprehensive packages offer tailored solutions for Practitioners’ Training, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your unique requirements.
Experience the added value of lifetime access to the Sounds-Write Practitioners’ Portal and a range of exceptional benefits carefully curated to enhance your learning journey. These packages seamlessly integrate training, support, and complementary resources under one simple training fee.
Create confident readers — your journey starts with the right tools.
Individuals
This package is ideal for individuals looking to train in Sounds-Write and access all of our comprehensive teaching resources.
$1089 AUD*
per practitioner
*Includes GST
Includes:
- Practitioner Training Course – choice of a 6 week online course or 4 day face-to-face* training
- Lifetime access to the Practitioners’ Portal
- Free place on the Sounds-Write Revisited Course 12 months after training
- Access to an online supportive network of peers using the Sounds-Write programme
*Additional charges may apply. See FAQs or contact us for more information.
Schools
The school and organisations package is designed for those looking to train multiple staff members.
$1089 AUD*
per practitioner
*Includes GST
Includes:
- Practitioner Training Course – choice of a 6 week online course or 4 day face-to-face* training
- Lifetime access to the Practitioners’ Portal
- One free place per school on the Sounds-Write Practitioners’ training for the headteacher
- One free place per school on the Sounds-Write Leading Phonics Masterclass
- One free place per school Teaching Sounds-Write as an Intervention Masterclass
- Free place on the Sounds-Write Revisited Course 12 months after training
*Commitment to train a minimum of 5 people over a two-year period. Additional charges may apply. See FAQs or contact us for more information.
Parents & Carers
Introductory course for parents and carers to support their children’s phonics at home.
FREE
Includes:
- Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – an introductory course to support your child’s reading at home
- Instant download eBooks for the Initial Code and Extended Code
We’re proud to be…
DfE Validated SSP
Trusted by thousands of educators around the world
Approved by the Colorado Department of Education
Also included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certifitcate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Schools and Organisations
Also included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certificate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Individuals
Included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certifitcate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Schools
Included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certificate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded on successful completion of the course
Like what you've read so far?
20+ years of evidence-based instruction
Sounds-Write has been written by teachers for teachers. For the last twenty years, we’ve been delivering our high-quality training program to thousands of education professionals to prepare them to teach all children to read and write in the most efficient and effective way.
The program draws on decades of research on the Science of Reading and Learning and combines this with practical teaching techniques that have been thoroughly tried and tested.
Developing a community of expert educators
At Sounds-Write, we believe that every child deserves the gift of literacy—and it starts with exceptional teaching. That’s why we focus first and foremost on developing teacher knowledge.
Grounded in well-established theories of learning and teaching, Sounds-Write equips educators with the expertise and confidence needed to shape a generation’s future—driven by the latest innovations in teaching and child development.
Building strong readers from the start
With 16 tried-and-tested lesson scripts, our program provides a structured and effective approach to teaching literacy. Sounds-Write has been successfully used in whole-class instruction, targeted interventions, and home-school and secondary school settings.
The carefully sequenced, cumulative curriculum takes students from their first steps in reading all the way to confidently reading complex polysyllabic words. With a speech-to-print orientation, Sounds-Write establishes a solid foundation for lifelong literacy.
Find a Course
Ready to join the Sounds-Write programme? The first step is to register for a course. Browse our selection of online and face-to-face training, and express your interest directly with the course trainer. Once registered, we will contact you to arrange payment.
The Blue Fin Fishing Club, 24 Lilac Street, Inala, Qld, 4077
This course will run on the following dates: 28th Apr, 29th Apr, 30th Apr, 1st May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Urangan Point State School, 44/58 Miller Street Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655
This course will run on the following dates: 29th Apr, 30th Apr, 1st May, 2nd May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Western English Language School, 46 South Rd, Braybrook, Victoria, 3019
This course will run on the following dates: 30th Apr, 1st May, 7th May, 8th May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
The O'Shea Centre, 19 Lovedale St Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland, 4051
This course will run on the following dates: 6th May, 7th May, 13th May, 14th May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Blue Fin Fishing Club, 24 Lilac Street, Inala, Qld, 4077
This course will run on the following dates: 8th May, 22nd May, 5th Jun, 19th Jun
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
The Jindalee Hotel, Sinnamon Rd, Jindalee, Qld, 4074
This course will run on the following dates: 12th May, 13th May, 14th May, 15th May
You can book onto this course by using the following link: https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-ke120525f-12-may-13-may-14-may-15-may-2025/
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
SPELD SA Educators' Hub, Shop 8 / 715 South Road, Black Forest, SA, 5035
This course will run on the following dates: 12th May, 13th May, 15th May, 16th May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Mancel College, 33 Cubberla St, Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, 4069
This course will run on the following dates: 12th May, 13th May, 26th May, 27th May
Book direct at: https://soundality.com.au/pages/sounds-write-training
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
The Mt Carmel Centre, 73 Pine St Wynnum, Brisbane, Queensland, 4178
This course will run on the following dates: 19th May, 20th May, 21st May, 22nd May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Institute Suite 18 / 162 Colin Street West Perth 6005 Western Australia
This course will run on the following dates: 22nd May, 23rd May, 29th May, 30th May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Pacific Paradise State Primary School, 14 - 24 Menzies Drive, Pacific Paradise, Qld, 4564
This course will run on the following dates: 26th May, 27th May, 28th May, 29th May
You can book into this course by following the link below: https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-ke260525f-26-may-27-may-28-may-29-may-2025/
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Urangan Point State School, 44/58 Miller Street Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655
This course will run on the following dates: 27th May, 28th May, 29th May, 30th May
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Djerring Flemington Hub (TBC), 25 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington, Vic, 3039
This course will run on the following dates: 28th May, 29th May, 4th Jun, 5th Jun
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Graceville State School, 23 Acacia Ave, Graceville, QLD, 4075
This course will run on the following dates: 3rd Jun, 5th Jun, 17th Jun, 19th Jun
Book direct at: https://soundality.com.au/pages/sounds-write-training
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
The Surf Club Mackay, Lot 67 East Point Road, Mackay Harbour, Mackay Harbour, Qld, 4740
This course will run on the following dates: 9th Jun, 10th Jun, 11th Jun, 12th Jun
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, The Strand, 6-14 Fryer Street North Ward, Townsville, QLD, 4810
This course will run on the following dates: 10th Jun, 11th Jun, 12th Jun, 13th Jun
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Djerring Flemington Hub, 25 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington, Vic, 3031
This course will run on the following dates: 18th Jun, 19th Jun, 25th Jun, 26th Jun
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Institute, Suite 18 / 162 Colin Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005
This course will run on the following dates: 19th Jun, 20th Jun, 26th Jun, 27th Jun
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Institute, Suite 18, 162 Colin Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005
This course will run on the following dates: 19th Jun, 20th Jun, 26th Jun, 27th Jun
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
The O'Shea Centre, 19 Lovedale St Wilston, Brisbane, QLD, 4051
This course will run on the following dates: 1st Jul, 2nd Jul, 3rd Jul, 4th Jul
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
SPELD SA Educators' Hub, Shop 8, 715 South Road, Black Forest, SA, 5035
This course will run on the following dates: 7th Jul, 8th Jul, 10th Jul, 11th Jul
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Literacy, 10 Broome Street, South Perth, Western Australia, 6151
This course will run on the following dates: 8th Jul, 9th Jul, 10th Jul, 11th Jul
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Allied Health Partnerships- Peakhurst West Public School, Ogilvy St, Peakhurst, NSW, 2210
This course will run on the following dates: 15th Jul, 16th Jul, 17th Jul, 18th Jul
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Jindalee Hotel,, Sinnamon Rd, Jindalee, Brisbane, QLD, 4074
This course will run on the following dates: 21st Jul, 22nd Jul, 23rd Jul, 24th Jul
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Mt Carmel Centre, 73 Pine Street, Wynnum, Brisbane, QLD, 4178
This course will run on the following dates: 23rd Jul, 24th Jul, 29th Jul, 30th Jul
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
O'Shea Centre, Wilston, 19 Lovedale Street, Wilston, Brisbane, QLD, 4051
This course will run on the following dates: 7th Aug, 8th Aug, 14th Aug, 15th Aug
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Institute, Suite 18, 162 Colin Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005
This course will run on the following dates: 14th Aug, 15th Aug, 21st Aug, 22nd Aug
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
SPELD SA Educators' Hub, Shop 8, 715 South Road, Black Forest, SA, 5035
This course will run on the following dates: 29th Sep, 30th Sep, 2nd Oct, 3rd Oct
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Allied Health Partnerships- Peakhurst West Public School, Ogilvy St, Peakhurst, NSW, 2210
This course will run on the following dates: 29th Sep, 30th Sep, 1st Oct, 2nd Oct
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Institute, Suite 18 / 162 Colin Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005
This course will run on the following dates: 30th Sep, 1st Oct, 2nd Oct, 3rd Oct
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
SPELD SA Educators' Hub, Shop 8, 715 South Road, Black Forest, SA, 5035
This course will run on the following dates: 30th Oct, 31st Oct, 3rd Nov, 4th Nov
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Institute, Suite 18 / 162 Colin Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005
This course will run on the following dates: 30th Oct, 31st Oct, 6th Nov, 7th Nov
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
DSF Institute, Suite 18 / 162 Colin Street, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005
This course will run on the following dates: 27th Nov, 28th Nov, 4th Dec, 5th Dec
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Online Practitioner Training Course - Australia & New Zealand
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Online Practitioner Training Course - Australia & New Zealand
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Online Practitioner Training Course - Australia & New Zealand
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
FAQs
How much does the training cost?
The Online Practitioner Training Course costs $1089 (incl GST)
Face-to-face Practitioner Training Course costs $1089 (incl GST). There may be occasions where a small additional fee may be added to a face-to-face course to cover travel expenses for the trainer. This would be made clear prior to confirming your booking.
Participants receive the Sounds-Write manual, which contains all the lesson scripts, word and sentence lists and texts needed to teach the programme from Kindergarten all the way up. On completion of the course, participants gain unlimited access to additional downloadable resources and documents.
There are no ongoing costs other than the initial training costs. We are a training-based programme rather than a resource-based programme, and we strongly believe that knowledgeable staff, rather than gimmicky resources, is the key to ensuring that all students learn to read and spell and can reach their potential.
How does the Practitioners' Online Training work?
The Sounds-Write Practitioners' Online Training has been designed by John Walker, the author of the Sounds-Write program, together with experts in online learning, based on the science of reading and the science of learning. It comprises presentations, lesson demonstrations and a range of other activities and content. The course includes a robust rationale for linguistic phonics and covers the theoretical underpinnings of the program. There are quizzes and online assignments that you must complete to gain a Course Certificate.
There will be a cohort of trainees doing the course with you. The course will be led by one or more Sounds-Write trainers, who will answer your questions, provide feedback on assignments and run Zoom sessions to support you during the course.
The course lasts 6 weeks.
The Course, Week-by-Week
Week 0: approximately 2 hours of work: this is mainly to enable you to find your way around the platform, introduce yourself and meet your trainer and other trainees. The course includes a discussion forum where you will be able to ask questions, and where you will contribute to some course discussions.
Weeks 1-4: approximately 8 hours of work per week. You will have to cover the content of that week during that week, and you will also need to complete all the assessment tasks for each week by the end of that week. Three of the compulsory assignments involve you videoing yourself demonstrating some of the Sounds-Write activities and sharing these on the course for peer feedback.
Week 5: approximately 2 hours of work: this week has no formal new content, but you will be able to revisit anything in the course before the course closes. At the end of week 5, the course website will close and you will no longer have access to the online course.
The course is asynchronous, but there are 4 synchronous sessions online during the course, using the Zoom platform. These sessions will be organised by the trainers on the course. These will take the form of a live Q&A, and also provide the opportunity to consolidate your understanding. For those who cannot attend the live sessions, these will be recorded and made available to all during the course.
What equipment will I need for the Practitioners' Online Training?
Equipment and skills
To access the course and do the course activities, you will need access to a PC or laptop (including Mac). You should not do the course on your phone or on a tablet, as some of the quiz activities will not work well. Your computer should have Chrome or Firefox as the preferred browsers (please note that the course will not be fully functional with Microsoft Edge, and that you might not be able to complete parts of the course if this is your only available browser)
You will need a connection speed good enough and stable enough to watch the course videos.
If you are accessing the course website from school or work, it is your responsibility to check with your IT manager that the firewall at your school/workplace will enable you to access external content, i.e. the content from our course platform.
You will need a notebook to write in, and it is important you take notes on the course as you go along.
For some activities, you will need to video yourself. You can use the camera on your laptop or a mobile phone. The format you will need to submit your videos in is: .mov .avi or .mp4 format.
In order to do the course, you will need to have basic ICT skills. You will need to be able to do the following:
- film yourself on your camera/laptop and upload a video following simple instructions,
- take part in forum discussions,
- access and take part in Zoom meetings,
- complete drag and drop and multiple-choice quizzes,
- bookmark pages
If you are not sure the course is right for you, or that you have the time, equipment or computing skills to do the job, please do this quiz now and check our advice
When will I get access to the Practitioners' Portal?
You will receive access to the Practitioners' Portal upon successful completion of the Practitioners' Course.
USA training Packages
Our comprehensive packages offer tailored solutions for Practitioners’ Training, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your unique requirements.
Experience the added value of lifetime access to the Sounds-Write Practitioners’ Portal and a range of exceptional benefits carefully curated to enhance your learning journey. These packages seamlessly integrate training, support, and complementary resources under one simple training fee.
Create confident readers — your journey starts with the right tools.
Individuals
This package is ideal for individuals looking to train in Sounds-Write and access all of our comprehensive teaching resources.
$900 USD*
per practitioner
Includes:
- Practitioner Training Course – choice of a 6 week online course or 4 day face-to-face* training
- Lifetime access to the Practitioners’ Portal
- Free place on the Sounds-Write Revisited Course 12 months after training
- Access to an online supportive network of peers using the Sounds-Write programme
*Additional charges may apply. See FAQs or contact us for more information.
Schools
The school and organisations package is designed for those looking to train multiple staff members.
$900 USD*
per practitioner
Includes:
- Practitioner Training Course – choice of a 6 week online course or 4 day face-to-face* training
- Lifetime access to the Practitioners’ Portal
- One free place per school on the Sounds-Write Practitioners’ training for the headteacher
- One free place per school on the Sounds-Write Leading Phonics Masterclass
- One free place per school Teaching Sounds-Write as an Intervention Masterclass
- Free place on the Sounds-Write Revisited Course 12 months after training
*Commitment to train a minimum of 5 people over a two-year period. Additional charges may apply. See FAQs or contact us for more information.
Parents & Carers
Introductory course for parents and carers to support their children’s phonics at home.
FREE
Includes:
- Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – an introductory course to support your child’s reading at home
- Instant download eBooks for the Initial Code and Extended Code
We’re proud to be…
DfE Validated SSP
Trusted by thousands of educators around the world
Approved by the Colorado Department of Education
Also included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certifitcate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Schools and Organisations
Also included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certificate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Individuals
Included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certifitcate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Schools
Included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certificate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded on successful completion of the course
Like what you've read so far?
20+ years of evidence-based instruction
Sounds-Write has been written by teachers for teachers. For the last twenty years, we’ve been delivering our high-quality training program to thousands of education professionals to prepare them to teach all children to read and write in the most efficient and effective way.
The program draws on decades of research on the Science of Reading and Learning and combines this with practical teaching techniques that have been thoroughly tried and tested.
Developing a community of expert educators
At Sounds-Write, we believe that every child deserves the gift of literacy—and it starts with exceptional teaching. That’s why we focus first and foremost on developing teacher knowledge.
Grounded in well-established theories of learning and teaching, Sounds-Write equips educators with the expertise and confidence needed to shape a generation’s future—driven by the latest innovations in teaching and child development.
Building strong readers from the start
With 16 tried-and-tested lesson scripts, our program provides a structured and effective approach to teaching literacy. Sounds-Write has been successfully used in whole-class instruction, targeted interventions, and home-school and secondary school settings.
The carefully sequenced, cumulative curriculum takes students from their first steps in reading all the way to confidently reading complex polysyllabic words. With a speech-to-print orientation, Sounds-Write establishes a solid foundation for lifelong literacy.
Find a Course
Ready to join the Sounds-Write programme? The first step is to register for a course. Browse our selection of online and face-to-face training, and express your interest directly with the course trainer. Once registered, we will contact you to arrange payment.
Online Practitioner Training Course - USA & Canada
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Online Practitioner Training Course - USA & Canada
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Online Practitioner Training Course - USA & Canada
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
FAQs
How much does the training cost?
The Online Practitioner Training Course costs $1089 (incl GST)
Face-to-face Practitioner Training Course costs $1089 (incl GST). There may be occasions where a small additional fee may be added to a face-to-face course to cover travel expenses for the trainer. This would be made clear prior to confirming your booking.
Participants receive the Sounds-Write manual, which contains all the lesson scripts, word and sentence lists and texts needed to teach the programme from Kindergarten all the way up. On completion of the course, participants gain unlimited access to additional downloadable resources and documents.
There are no ongoing costs other than the initial training costs. We are a training-based programme rather than a resource-based programme, and we strongly believe that knowledgeable staff, rather than gimmicky resources, is the key to ensuring that all students learn to read and spell and can reach their potential.
How does the Practitioners' Online Training work?
The Sounds-Write Practitioners' Online Training has been designed by John Walker, the author of the Sounds-Write program, together with experts in online learning, based on the science of reading and the science of learning. It comprises presentations, lesson demonstrations and a range of other activities and content. The course includes a robust rationale for linguistic phonics and covers the theoretical underpinnings of the program. There are quizzes and online assignments that you must complete to gain a Course Certificate.
There will be a cohort of trainees doing the course with you. The course will be led by one or more Sounds-Write trainers, who will answer your questions, provide feedback on assignments and run Zoom sessions to support you during the course.
The course lasts 6 weeks.
The Course, Week-by-Week
Week 0: approximately 2 hours of work: this is mainly to enable you to find your way around the platform, introduce yourself and meet your trainer and other trainees. The course includes a discussion forum where you will be able to ask questions, and where you will contribute to some course discussions.
Weeks 1-4: approximately 8 hours of work per week. You will have to cover the content of that week during that week, and you will also need to complete all the assessment tasks for each week by the end of that week. Three of the compulsory assignments involve you videoing yourself demonstrating some of the Sounds-Write activities and sharing these on the course for peer feedback.
Week 5: approximately 2 hours of work: this week has no formal new content, but you will be able to revisit anything in the course before the course closes. At the end of week 5, the course website will close and you will no longer have access to the online course.
The course is asynchronous, but there are 4 synchronous sessions online during the course, using the Zoom platform. These sessions will be organised by the trainers on the course. These will take the form of a live Q&A, and also provide the opportunity to consolidate your understanding. For those who cannot attend the live sessions, these will be recorded and made available to all during the course.
What equipment will I need for the Practitioners' Online Training?
Equipment and skills
To access the course and do the course activities, you will need access to a PC or laptop (including Mac). You should not do the course on your phone or on a tablet, as some of the quiz activities will not work well. Your computer should have Chrome or Firefox as the preferred browsers (please note that the course will not be fully functional with Microsoft Edge, and that you might not be able to complete parts of the course if this is your only available browser)
You will need a connection speed good enough and stable enough to watch the course videos.
If you are accessing the course website from school or work, it is your responsibility to check with your IT manager that the firewall at your school/workplace will enable you to access external content, i.e. the content from our course platform.
You will need a notebook to write in, and it is important you take notes on the course as you go along.
For some activities, you will need to video yourself. You can use the camera on your laptop or a mobile phone. The format you will need to submit your videos in is: .mov .avi or .mp4 format.
In order to do the course, you will need to have basic ICT skills. You will need to be able to do the following:
- film yourself on your camera/laptop and upload a video following simple instructions,
- take part in forum discussions,
- access and take part in Zoom meetings,
- complete drag and drop and multiple-choice quizzes,
- bookmark pages
If you are not sure the course is right for you, or that you have the time, equipment or computing skills to do the job, please do this quiz now and check our advice
When will I get access to the Practitioners' Portal?
You will receive access to the Practitioners' Portal upon successful completion of the Practitioners' Course.
Canadian training Packages
Our comprehensive packages offer tailored solutions for Practitioners’ Training, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your unique requirements.
Experience the added value of lifetime access to the Sounds-Write Practitioners’ Portal and a range of exceptional benefits carefully curated to enhance your learning journey. These packages seamlessly integrate training, support, and complementary resources under one simple training fee.
Create confident readers — your journey starts with the right tools.
Individuals
This package is ideal for individuals looking to train in Sounds-Write and access all of our comprehensive teaching resources.
$1200 CAD*
per practitioner
Includes:
- Practitioner Training Course – choice of a 6 week online course or 4 day face-to-face* training
- Lifetime access to the Practitioners’ Portal
- Free place on the Sounds-Write Revisited Course 12 months after training
- Access to an online supportive network of peers using the Sounds-Write programme
*Additional charges may apply. See FAQs or contact us for more information.
Schools
The school and organisations package is designed for those looking to train multiple staff members.
$1200 CAD*
per practitioner
Includes:
- Practitioner Training Course – choice of a 6 week online course or 4 day face-to-face* training
- Lifetime access to the Practitioners’ Portal
- One free place per school on the Sounds-Write Practitioners’ training for the headteacher
- One free place per school on the Sounds-Write Leading Phonics Masterclass
- One free place per school Teaching Sounds-Write as an Intervention Masterclass
- Free place on the Sounds-Write Revisited Course 12 months after training
*Commitment to train a minimum of 5 people over a two-year period. Additional charges may apply. See FAQs or contact us for more information.
Parents & Carers
Introductory course for parents and carers to support their children’s phonics at home.
FREE
Includes:
- Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – an introductory course to support your child’s reading at home
- Instant download eBooks for the Initial Code and Extended Code
We’re proud to be…
DfE Validated SSP
Trusted by thousands of educators around the world
Approved by the Colorado Department of Education
Also included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certifitcate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Schools and Organisations
Also included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certificate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Individuals
Included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certifitcate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Schools
Included in your package:
- Printed manual with lesson scripts, diagnostic tests, planning guidance, and more
- Access to resources and live webinars to boost your PD
- Progress Checks for tracking student performance
- Resource generator to instantly create word lists, dictation sentances, and worksheets
- Access to decodable texts
- Course Certificate*
- Access to the Help Your Child to Read and Write Course – for parents and carers
- Free first steps e-books
*Awarded on successful completion of the course
Like what you've read so far?
20+ years of evidence-based instruction
Sounds-Write has been written by teachers for teachers. For the last twenty years, we’ve been delivering our high-quality training program to thousands of education professionals to prepare them to teach all children to read and write in the most efficient and effective way.
The program draws on decades of research on the Science of Reading and Learning and combines this with practical teaching techniques that have been thoroughly tried and tested.
Developing a community of expert educators
At Sounds-Write, we believe that every child deserves the gift of literacy—and it starts with exceptional teaching. That’s why we focus first and foremost on developing teacher knowledge.
Grounded in well-established theories of learning and teaching, Sounds-Write equips educators with the expertise and confidence needed to shape a generation’s future—driven by the latest innovations in teaching and child development.
Building strong readers from the start
With 16 tried-and-tested lesson scripts, our program provides a structured and effective approach to teaching literacy. Sounds-Write has been successfully used in whole-class instruction, targeted interventions, and home-school and secondary school settings.
The carefully sequenced, cumulative curriculum takes students from their first steps in reading all the way to confidently reading complex polysyllabic words. With a speech-to-print orientation, Sounds-Write establishes a solid foundation for lifelong literacy.
Find a Course
Ready to join the Sounds-Write programme? The first step is to register for a course. Browse our selection of online and face-to-face training, and express your interest directly with the course trainer. Once registered, we will contact you to arrange payment.
Online Practitioner Training Course - USA & Canada
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Online Practitioner Training Course - USA & Canada
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
Online Practitioner Training Course - USA & Canada
If you’d like to register your interest then click continue, fill in the form and one of our trainers will get back to you shortly.
Please note this booking request form is for our flagship practitioner training; your booking will not be confirmed until the trainer contacts you directly. If you are looking for our free 'Help your child to read and write' course, please enrol here.
FAQs
How much does the training cost?
The Online Practitioner Training Course costs $1089 (incl GST)
Face-to-face Practitioner Training Course costs $1089 (incl GST). There may be occasions where a small additional fee may be added to a face-to-face course to cover travel expenses for the trainer. This would be made clear prior to confirming your booking.
Participants receive the Sounds-Write manual, which contains all the lesson scripts, word and sentence lists and texts needed to teach the programme from Kindergarten all the way up. On completion of the course, participants gain unlimited access to additional downloadable resources and documents.
There are no ongoing costs other than the initial training costs. We are a training-based programme rather than a resource-based programme, and we strongly believe that knowledgeable staff, rather than gimmicky resources, is the key to ensuring that all students learn to read and spell and can reach their potential.
How does the Practitioners' Online Training work?
The Sounds-Write Practitioners' Online Training has been designed by John Walker, the author of the Sounds-Write program, together with experts in online learning, based on the science of reading and the science of learning. It comprises presentations, lesson demonstrations and a range of other activities and content. The course includes a robust rationale for linguistic phonics and covers the theoretical underpinnings of the program. There are quizzes and online assignments that you must complete to gain a Course Certificate.
There will be a cohort of trainees doing the course with you. The course will be led by one or more Sounds-Write trainers, who will answer your questions, provide feedback on assignments and run Zoom sessions to support you during the course.
The course lasts 6 weeks.
The Course, Week-by-Week
Week 0: approximately 2 hours of work: this is mainly to enable you to find your way around the platform, introduce yourself and meet your trainer and other trainees. The course includes a discussion forum where you will be able to ask questions, and where you will contribute to some course discussions.
Weeks 1-4: approximately 8 hours of work per week. You will have to cover the content of that week during that week, and you will also need to complete all the assessment tasks for each week by the end of that week. Three of the compulsory assignments involve you videoing yourself demonstrating some of the Sounds-Write activities and sharing these on the course for peer feedback.
Week 5: approximately 2 hours of work: this week has no formal new content, but you will be able to revisit anything in the course before the course closes. At the end of week 5, the course website will close and you will no longer have access to the online course.
The course is asynchronous, but there are 4 synchronous sessions online during the course, using the Zoom platform. These sessions will be organised by the trainers on the course. These will take the form of a live Q&A, and also provide the opportunity to consolidate your understanding. For those who cannot attend the live sessions, these will be recorded and made available to all during the course.
What equipment will I need for the Practitioners' Online Training?
Equipment and skills
To access the course and do the course activities, you will need access to a PC or laptop (including Mac). You should not do the course on your phone or on a tablet, as some of the quiz activities will not work well. Your computer should have Chrome or Firefox as the preferred browsers (please note that the course will not be fully functional with Microsoft Edge, and that you might not be able to complete parts of the course if this is your only available browser)
You will need a connection speed good enough and stable enough to watch the course videos.
If you are accessing the course website from school or work, it is your responsibility to check with your IT manager that the firewall at your school/workplace will enable you to access external content, i.e. the content from our course platform.
You will need a notebook to write in, and it is important you take notes on the course as you go along.
For some activities, you will need to video yourself. You can use the camera on your laptop or a mobile phone. The format you will need to submit your videos in is: .mov .avi or .mp4 format.
In order to do the course, you will need to have basic ICT skills. You will need to be able to do the following:
- film yourself on your camera/laptop and upload a video following simple instructions,
- take part in forum discussions,
- access and take part in Zoom meetings,
- complete drag and drop and multiple-choice quizzes,
- bookmark pages
If you are not sure the course is right for you, or that you have the time, equipment or computing skills to do the job, please do this quiz now and check our advice
When will I get access to the Practitioners' Portal?
You will receive access to the Practitioners' Portal upon successful completion of the Practitioners' Course.
Rest of the world
If you’re situated outside of North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, please get in touch to discuss pricing and plans.