On this page we explore word mapping technology makes the alphabetic code visible by showing which letters function as graphemes in a word and the sound value each represents.

This helps all children understand what phonics is intended to teach, but extends far beyond the limited set of around 100 correspondences typically taught in synthetic phonics programmes. By making the full code visible across all words, it removes the need for guessing or memorising and supports accurate mapping between speech and print. For the 1 in 5 children who do not reach the self-teaching phase by age 7, this is transformative. It gives them independent access to the structure of words, which is essential for both reading and spelling, and is therefore vital if we are to prevent the dyslexia paradox.