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About Sooty Woods

Helping young ones learn

Sooty Woods is a cosy world of short, decodable stories designed for UK primary pupils (Reception to Year 3). Each page is simple: pick a year group and read — no logins, no distractions.

Phonics-first, SEN-friendly

Stories are aligned to phonics phases and focus sounds, with clear line breaks and generous spacing to reduce visual load. Use Focus Mode to spotlight one story at a time and keep attention where it matters.

Parents and teachers

Warm up with the focus sounds before reading. Keep sessions short and positive; celebrate small wins. Re-reading builds fluency, prosody, and confidence.

Suggestions or issues? Email hello@sootywoods.com. We’re improving Sooty Woods to support more learners over time.