DoodleEnglish: the ultimate primary English programme for SPaG
Raise attainment and build confidence with Doodle’s personalised English programme for KS1 and KS2
Why DoodleEnglish?
- Aligned to the National Curriculum in grammar, punctuation & spelling
- Individual work programmes that personalise learning for every child
- Accessible on phones, tablets, laptops and desktops
- Proven to boost confidence and raise attainment
- Includes full access to DoodleSpell
How it works
Stress-free assessments
Doodle’s Baseline Assessment identifies learning gaps, creating a personalised programme for each pupil.
Targeted daily lessons
Pupils progress within their zone of proximal development (ZPD), with daily lessons designed to reinforce understanding.
Actionable insights
Doodle tracks pupil progress, providing real-time data to inform lesson planning and targeted interventions.
Concept driven learning for deeper understanding and mastery
Learning is revisited through clear, concise
instructionand interleaving, supporting stronger
long‑termretention.
Interactive elements encourage exploration
and are carefully designed to support
key learning.
Lessons break learning into small
steps that build cumulatively and sequentially.
Audio support promotes independence,
multisensory learning and accessibility.
Characters use pupil‑friendly language and
model their thinking to scaffold learning.
An interactive glossary provides quick,
accessible explanations of key vocabulary.
Each interactive element connects to the next,
guiding pupils through learning in small,
manageable steps.
Try DoodleEnglish in your school!
Our quick-start trials are an easy way to see what Doodle can do for your pupils. Enter your details, upload your pupils’ names and begin using on any device!
Alternatively, take a tour of Doodle with a friendly face. Book 15 minutes with one of our team at a time that works for you.
How Doodle structures learning
What teachers have to say about DoodleEnglish
“DoodleEnglish has really built the confidence of our lower ability children. For these children, they often feel the pace of class lessons are too fast and Doodle gives them a chance to consolidate and reinforce these skills.”
Chelsea
Teacher
“Doodle has made the setting of homework much easier. It is simple to relate the work to the lesson in class and to ensure that each child receives work which is appropriate to their level of understanding.”
Jackie
Headteacher
“The children love it and don’t realise they’re learning!”
Simon
Headteacher
“We use it during lesson time for extra fluency practice. We encourage short and regular practice throughout the week in school and also encourage children to practice at home.”
Ben
English Lead
“Doodle is used throughout the whole school. When children are not at school, they are given Extras on Doodle that match what the children are doing in the classroom.”
Liam
Teacher
DoodleEnglish: the best English learning app for kids
Personalised, curriculum-aligned practice for KS1 and KS2
Why the DoodleEnglish app?
- Designed by teachers for families and educators
- Personalised reading and writing practice unique to each child
- Proven to boost academic progression*
- Available on smartphones, tablets and laptops
- Free 7-day trial!
Benefits of English apps for kids
How the DoodleEnglish app works
Transforms screen time into a positive learning experience by encouraging just 10 minutes of use a day
Encourages independent learning by setting work at just the right level for your child, letting them work unaided
Breaks down negative associations with spelling, grammar and punctuation by gradually introducing topics in a fun and engaging way
Allows easy tracking of your child’s progress via the online Parent Dashboard and DoodleConnect app
Offers a range of accessibility options, including audio-dictation and coloured overlays, to help less confident readers work independently
Lets you easily set work on any topic of the curriculum, making it an ideal pre-teaching, lesson starter or homework tool
Identifies gaps in each child’s knowledge and consolidates what they already know, taking drill and practice off your hands
Sets work at just the right level for each child, letting pupils of all abilities work at their own pace in the classroom and at home
Marks work automatically, saving you invaluable time
Displays each pupil’s understanding of all AREs in an online hub, helping to inform differentiation and report writing
Scaffolds learning with intentionally designed interactive questions that are supported by pedagogical research
Offers a range of accessibility options, including audio-dictation and coloured overlays, to help less confident readers work independently
Replaces worksheets with interactive exercises, games and rewards that keep learning fresh and exciting
Rewards effort over ability, letting every child experience ongoing success
Motivates children to use the app ‘little and often’ by providing challenges to complete, souvenirs to unlock and virtual badges to earn
Encourages independence and ownership by letting children set their own goals and earn stars for their hard work
What real Doodlers say about DoodleEnglish
FAQs about writing and reading apps for kids
DoodleEnglish is a learning app that provides reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation practice for kids. There are a lot of grammar apps, reading apps, writing apps and phonics apps on the market, but DoodleEnglish is set apart for its personalisation, interactivity and alignment to the national curriculum.
The DoodleEnglish app is designed for ages 4-11.
DoodleSpell only focuses on spelling exercises. Meanwhile, DoodleEnglish offers practice in reading comprehension, writing, phonics, grammar, and punctuation on top of spelling practice.
The best reading apps for kids are engaging, interactive and tailored to the skill set of the user. When you download reading and writing apps for free, you won’t get the same personalisation and features DoodleEnglish offers. DoodleEnglish also offers a free 7-day trial, so you can experience the app for yourself before purchasing!
Yes! DoodleEnglish offers grammar practice as well as exercises in other English topics.
