Unlocking Literacy

Unlocking Literacy Helping learners thrive through specialized, structured, and multisensory literacy intervention.

At Unlocking Literacy, we are passionate about helping children with dyslexia and other reading and writing difficulties reach their full potential. Our expert team of trained educators and dyslexia specialists provides structured, systematic, and explicit instruction based on the Orton-Gillingham approach and the Science of Reading— scientifically proven methods that build strong literacy foundat

ions. I’m Stephanie Vassallo (Ms Steffi), a qualified Dyslexia Specialist with a Master’s in Child and Adolescent Psychology and a specialization in Dyslexia and SpLDs. With over a decade of experience working with children and their families, I understand the importance of individualized, engaging support that truly makes a difference. Our lessons are multi-sensory and play-based, incorporating crafts, games, and interactive activities that engage all the senses. By turning learning into an enjoyable experience, we help students not only improve their literacy skills but also develop confidence and a love for reading and writing.

📍 Based in Siggiewi
📩 Contact us to learn how we can support your child’s literacy journey!

03/09/2026
24/07/2026

🎉 We’ve opened 5 additional summer lesson slots! ☀️

Due to demand, we’ve added a limited number of 1:1 sessions for the summer months:

📅 Tuesdays: 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm
📅 Thursdays: 3:30pm & 4:30pm

Location: Siggiewi

If you'd like to book, get in touch!

Availability is first come, first served, so once they're gone, they're gone.

13/07/2026

🌞 Summer Literacy Lessons start today! We’re so excited to welcome our new students and get started on a summer of confidence-building, multisensory learning. Here’s to big smiles and reading breakthroughs ahead! 📚✨

Welcome to the Unlocking Literacy family!

20/06/2026

🌟 We’re Growing Our Team! 🌟

Are you a fun and energetic teacher looking to earn extra income while making a difference in children's lives?
We’d love to hear from you!
💡 Ideal candidates will:
✏️ Have experience teaching literacy
✏️ Be knowledgeable about dyslexia and other SpLDs
✏️ Have an excellent command of the English and Maltese languages
✏️ Be fun, creative, and work well in a team
✏️ Hold qualifications in literacy, learning disabilities, primary education, and/or inclusion

✅ What we offer:
✔️ A self-employed position with a minimum of 6 hours per week
✔️ All resources provided
✔️ Training and supervision

Location: Siġġiewi

If you're interested, please send your CV to Ms Steffi at:
📧 [email protected]
And feel free to share with friends who might be a great fit!

A good learning opportunity for parents and educators.
16/06/2026

A good learning opportunity for parents and educators.

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Learning to read and write doesn’t have to feel like a chore… it can be creative, playful, and full of discovery ✨These ...
11/06/2026

Learning to read and write doesn’t have to feel like a chore… it can be creative, playful, and full of discovery ✨

These handmade flashcards are just one example of how we bring learning to life through multisensory activities. When children can see, touch, move, create, and play with language, they build stronger connections and develop confidence in their literacy skills.

Every child learns differently, and sometimes a little creativity is the key that unlocks their potential 💛

Because the best learning happens when children are engaged, curious, and having fun! 🌈📚

03/06/2026

A landmark report compiled by 26 local dyslexia specialists has exposed deep systemic failures across the Maltese education system, warning that rigid curriculum pacing, severe staff shortages, and a punitive university entry concession model are actively harming the mental health and academic prosp...

Proud to see the work of the Malta Dyslexia Association’s Experts’ Report making headlines in the Times of Malta. 🧠📚As o...
03/06/2026

Proud to see the work of the Malta Dyslexia Association’s Experts’ Report making headlines in the Times of Malta. 🧠📚

As one of the specialists who contributed to this report and as an Executive Council Member of the MDA, this coverage means a great deal. Our dyslexic learners deserve better - and change starts with honest conversations like this one.

I encourage you to read the article, share it widely, and join us in advocating for evidence-based approaches in our schools.

Dyslexic students are often trapped in systems that make learning harder, according to 26 experts

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