We support learners at Key Stage 2, 3 and 4
Whether it's early intervention in Year 6 or GCSE readiness in Year 11, our tailored programmes help students succeed.
Literacy First. Always.
We re-engage disaffected learners, close communication gaps, and build confidence through communication-rich teaching.
What makes us different?
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Proven outcomes
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Specialist English expertise
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Trusted by schools across the UK
Backed by evidence. Aligned with priorities.
Our work supports:
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Improved attendance
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Raised attainment
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Fair life chances for all
Exploring ideas, research and reflections that shape Route Education’s approach to literacy, learning and life chances.
Route Education aligns directly with DfE drivers: closing attainment gaps, embedding SEND-inclusive practice, strengthening belonging, and evidencing progress at scale. Our offer spans targeted intervention (Word Roots), a fully sequenced Year 7 morphology spine, and consultancy.
Together, these strands deliver a research-led, outcome-driven model that improves literacy, re-engagement, and long-term pathways.
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What is Route Education?
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Why it Works
Because we don’t just patch gaps – we build literacy from the root up.
Our Morphology First model teaches pupils how words are constructed, giving them the tools to unlock Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary across every subject. Instead of short-term fixes, learners gain durable strategies to decode new words, expand their vocabulary, and approach reading and writing with confidence.
This root-based approach bridges the space between KS2 phonics and KS4 disciplinary literacy - helping schools raise attainment, improve engagement, and prepare pupils for success at GCSE and beyond.
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GCSE Success (Online or In Person)
Small-group English tuition for Year 10–11 students in AP, EHE or mainstream. Now includes Functional Skills pathways for learners not ready for GCSE.
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KS3 Foundation (Online or In Person)
GCSE readiness for Year 7–9 learners with low reading confidence, missed content, or inconsistent attendance.
Our Programmes
Literacy Quest (Online or In Person)
A targeted outdoor programme for KS2/3 pupils, combining literacy enrichment with bushcraft, creative storytelling, and personal development.
Boot Camps (Online or In Person)
One-week intensive tuition to boost GCSE outcomes. Ideal for pre-exam intervention weeks.
Literacy first.
Research informed.
Results that last.
We are Route Education
Experts in helping learners rediscover their voice.
Led by senior educators, our programmes support students who’ve lost confidence in English, connection with school, or belief in their abilities.
Whether online, in person, or outdoors, every Route is research-led and designed for real impact.
Why use Route Education?
GCSE Success (Online or In Person)
Small-group English tuition for Year 10–11 students in AP, EHE or mainstream. Now includes Functional Skills pathways for learners not ready for GCSE.
KS3 Foundation (Online or In Person)
GCSE readiness for Year 7–9 learners with low reading confidence, missed content, or inconsistent attendance.
Our Intervention Programmes
Literacy Quest (Online or In Person)
A targeted outdoor programme for KS2/3 pupils, combining literacy enrichment with bushcraft, creative storytelling, and personal development.
Boot Camps (Online or In Person)
One-week intensive tuition to boost GCSE outcomes. Ideal for pre-exam intervention weeks.
The Notebook
Route Education delivers high-impact English and literacy programmes that re-engage learners and raise attainment at KS3 and KS4. Through small-group tuition and innovative approaches, we help schools and trusts close persistent literacy gaps while building lasting confidence in reading and writing.
At the heart of our model is a simple principle: language confidence grows when students understand how words work. That’s why every strand of our offer begins with morphology, vocabulary and grammar – the building blocks of reading, writing, and learning across the curriculum.
Our flagship Morphology First model exemplifies this approach. By teaching roots, prefixes, and suffixes in a clear, sequenced way, pupils unlock hundreds of academic words across English, science, history, and more. With structured lessons, regular retrieval practice, and cross-curricular reinforcement, schools gain a consistent, evidence-based strategy that improves comprehension, strengthens writing, and sets learners up for long-term success.
