Learning Platform For Students | Touch-Type Read & Spell

A unique learning platform for all students

An accessible platform that teaches typing, reading and spelling — with school subjects too!

Just 15 minutes a day is all your child needs to improve their reading and writing confidence.

Features

Step-by-step learning

There are 24 core levels of 31 modules each, featuring 4,500+ total words.

Dyslexia-friendly

Content follows word lists from 'Alpha to Omega,' a dyslexia-friendly, Orton Gillingham approach.

Research based

Developed in line with language and education research, routinely supported by new studies.

Writing skills focus

Free writing sessions help users bridge the gap between typing and writing on the computer.

Highly accessible

Colours, fonts, audio, and designs can be adjusted to meet specific reading, attention and/or sensory-based needs.

What is Touch-type Read Spell? (TTRS?)

Finally, there’s a way for learners with special needs to regain the confidence they need to develop a growth mindset.

Before: They find it hard to read, write or spell. They may feel 'not smart enough' which isn’t true at all, they just learn differently.

After: Your child spends 15 mins a day typing on TTRS (without it feeling like a literacy lesson) …

And their spelling and reading skills improve, along with their typing!

See how TTRS changes your child’s learning progress forever!

Bite-sized learning broken down into 5-minute modules.

How and what your child learns at each stage

Step 1

Audio, keyboard and hand prompts, to help them learn

The course starts with the basics of English spelling, beginning with the vowels.

A, E, I, O, U

The audio track accompanies the letters as they appear on screen, reinforcing sound-letter correspondence. The moving on-screen hands teach basic typing skills.

Step 2

Groups of words to present English spelling patterns

The student follows a phonics-based curriculum, beginning with short vowel patterns.

Learners type groups of words and learn common English sounds, letter combinations and spelling conventions - along with the correct hand position for typing.

Sight words are presented regularly and taught using repetition.

Step 3

Hearing, seeing and typing to help them remember

The multi-sensory approach helps students master the building blocks of English phonics and remember the spelling of new words.

They hear the words and see the words on screen, as they are prompted to type them.

Through repetition and developing muscle memory, your child can see improvements in their learning.

Hearing, seeing and typing moves words from short-term to long-term memory.

3 Different scenarios, 3 easy steps

For Home

Have your children learn on their own without it feeling like homework - with minimal supervision.

From what age is TTRS suitable?

The main course can be used as a touch-typing tool for age 7 years upwards and is suitable for all levels of literacy. It is appropriate for primary and secondary-aged children all the way through to adult learners (with below Entry Level 1 literacy skills up to age 16+).

Who would benefit from TTRS?

TTRS can help learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and more. It's also a great tool for individuals without learning differences who would like to develop their typing and spelling skills.

Can I monitor my child’s progress?

Yes, every home subscription comes with an administrator account for easy access to results and graphs showing learner progress. There is also a free TTRS Reporting app, so usage and performance can be tracked on your smartphone.

For School

See all students progressing through the use of the different areas of the TTRS learning platform. Create personal wordlists, use TTRS Subjects to practise hard-to-spell science and technical terms and definitions and consolidate maths facts to memory.

Is TTRS quick and easy to use in the classroom?

Yes - as TTRS is web-based, setup takes just a few minutes. TTRS is designed to run on any computer (PC, Mac or iPad) with a keyboard, speakers/headphones and an internet connection. Download the free app to use TTRS on an iPad.

How flexible are the subscriptions?

We offer monthly or annual subscriptions. Additional user places can be purchased at any time.

We are a small school, do we receive any discounts?

Yes - we offer a whole school special price if the total number of students at your school is less than 400. Please contact us for more details.

For Homeschoolers

Expertly teach your children without spending hours creating your own resources. Let TTRS do the work for you.

Does my child have to complete explicit spelling and reading exercises to benefit from the program?

No! With TTRS reading and spelling help is built into the course so learners improve skills by repeatedly typing groups of words with common spelling patterns. This means a child or young-adult can simply focus on learning how to type, instead of being embarrassed about using a program that provides literacy instruction. This in turn helps with motivation.

My child has dyslexia – will TTRS work for him or her?

The multi-sensory typing method used by TTRS involves hearing a sound, seeing it on the screen and typing the corresponding keys, combining diverse sensory input to enhance learning and make words more memorable. When used in conjunction with tailored strategy instruction, TTRS can make a big difference in the reading and spelling ability of learners with dyslexia. TTRS is a British Dyslexia Association Assured product.

My child struggles with self-directed learning. Will he or she need supervision using this program?

It depends on the learner, but after a few modules most parents find their child is able to complete work independently. In fact, that’s one of the things parents like most about TTRS! The program opens directly to the last completed module, which minimises the chances that time is lost looking through menus and encourages a quick start to every session.

What if TTRS doesn’t work for my learner?

Many learners have found success using the TTRS Course. However, we understand that no two individuals are the same so if after some time you find your child is not making progress and the program is not a good fit, just get in touch with our team and we’ll send you a full refund.

Pricing plans

Annual Fee

(£99.00/yr)

£8.25/mo

Per student (save 2 months)

30-day money back guarantee

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Monthly Fee

(£119.98/yr)

£9.99/mo

Per student

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Why families love Touch-type Read and Spell

The whole family can use it

It has separate student and admin accounts

It requires minimal supervision

It builds focus and concentration

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The CPD Certification Service

Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been examined to ensure integrity and quality.

The British Dyslexia Association

The British Dyslexia Association is working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all. Being a BDA Assured product means that in the opinion of the BDA the product is effective at identifying or supporting dyslexia, based on well-established science.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

TTRS is a Skills Approved Activity Provider (AAP) which means the typing course has been licensed by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to provide Skills opportunities for participants. As a Skills AAP, the TTRS program meets and adheres to the sectional requirements of the DofE.

The program is easy to use with clear instructions and performance feedback. It sets a tone for all of our students. More importantly, students enjoy using it. TTRS reinforces letter sounds for those who need literacy help and provides visual and auditory input so even students with severe attention challenges are motivated and self-directed.