At Tina Cowley Parow Reading Centre, we provide reading support in Afrikaans and English, with patient attention to each learner's needs.
We work with learners from 5 years old and focus on the reading skills that can make a meaningful difference to their everyday learning.
Support in Afrikaans and English
Patient attention to each learner
Skills for everyday learning
5+From 5 years old
Reading support from 5 years old
Our reading support includes
Phonics and word recognition
Working on letter sounds, recognising words and developing the foundations needed to read more confidently.
Reading fluency
Practising accuracy, pace and expression when reading aloud.
Comprehension
Developing understanding of what is read, including discussing ideas and answering questions.
Spelling
Practising spelling patterns and applying them when reading and writing words.
Supported reading practice
Giving learners opportunities to practise reading, ask questions and receive help in a welcoming environment.
Not sure where to start?
Understanding where your child needs support is a useful first step.
Reading support for different learning needs
Children can struggle with reading for many different reasons. Some may need help with phonics, fluency or comprehension, while others may experience difficulties associated with dyslexia or other learning challenges.
At Tina Cowley Parow Reading Centre, we work with each learner's individual needs and provide support designed to help them progress with greater confidence.
Target group: Grade 4 and up
Smarter Learning Study Course: Study Skills & Brain Profiling
A comprehensive course designed to help students optimise their study habits based on individual brain dominance.
Using NBI Brain Profiles to identify thinking preferences and tailor learning strategies.
Key features
- NBI Brain Profile assessment
- Effective summarisation techniques
- Time management strategies
- Memory-boosting methods
- Tailored to individual learning style
- Assists with subject and career choices
43%
of Western Cape Grade 3 learners met their home-language reading fluency benchmark.
Department of Basic Education, 2025 national survey
Why reading support matters
Reading gaps deserve attention
The Department of Basic Education's 2025 national survey found that only 43% of Western Cape Grade 3 learners met their home-language reading fluency benchmark.
That means 57% did not meet the benchmark.
Understanding where your child needs support is a useful first step.
Who we support
Reading support for learners from 5 years old
Reading support is available for learners from 5 years old.
Whether your child is just starting to develop reading skills or is already at school and finding reading difficult, the first step is understanding where they need support.
You do not need to have all the answers before you contact us.