Training on Using Phonics Hero

Phonics Hero training is flexible and practical, with options ranging from short video overviews and free live demos to in-depth, personalised workshops on synthetic phonics. Whether you are just getting started or building on your expertise, we will help your team get the most from Phonics Hero.

Three training scenes: an online demo, a live workshop, and a small group session.

Free Phonics Hero Training

Choose the option that best fits your schedule and training needs.

Recorded sessions

Watch a 30-minute webinar on either the Child Accounts or the Phonics Lessons. These sessions are ideal for individual teachers or short professional development meetings.

Book your own remote session

Book a free demo to see how Phonics Hero can work in your classroom and receive tailored advice from our team.

Limited time?

Watch a 6-minute overview on getting the most out of your Child Accounts or explore our 5-minute tours of the Phonics Lessons.


Personalised Synthetic Phonics Training

Schools see the greatest impact from Phonics Hero when teachers understand the science behind synthetic phonics. Our expert trainers deliver workshops ranging from two hours to full-day sessions, available online or face-to-face.

2-hour session – AU$550 / US$380 / £325

  • Understand synthetic versus analytic phonics
  • Master the key elements: explicitly teaching the 44 sounds, blending, segmenting and tricky words
  • Explore Phonics Hero’s letter–sound scope, sequence and pace
  • What an effective phonics lesson looks like
  • An overview of Phonics Hero games and no-prep Phonics Lessons

Half-day workshop – AU$1,000 / US$690 / £590

Includes everything from the 2-hour session, plus:

  • The importance of introducing blending and segmenting early
  • A complete phonics lesson: letter sounds, handwriting, blending, segmenting and tricky words
  • How to use Phonics Hero’s no-prep Lessons effectively
  • Using the games to consolidate student learning

Full-day workshop – AU$1,400 / US$975 / £825

Includes everything from the half-day workshop, plus:

  • Using decodable readers to strengthen synthetic phonics skills
  • Promoting independent writing
  • Using Phonics Hero to assess and consolidate learning
  • Hands-on classroom activities to support phonics teaching
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Face-to-face training sessions may include travel costs in addition to the prices listed above.