by Arran Smith | Jan 17, 2025 | Dyslexia
As we take a look at the first few weeks of 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on dyslexia and address some common misconceptions about it. Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that affects language processing. It brings unique challenges but also exceptional...
by Arran Smith | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Fun and enjoyment are important in creating a supportive environment and delivering more effective teaching. Helping learners to read and spell through the positive engagement of playing games will reduce stress, enhance concentration and develop social skills.A...
by Arran Smith | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Definitions of dyscalculia focus on very early number. This includes ‘subitising’, the ability to look at a random cluster of up to 5 items (I use dots in this Blog) and know, without counting what quantity is there. When we teach and develop an understanding of these...
by Arran Smith | Sep 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Since I was nine years old and diagnosed with dyslexia, certain things in life have fascinated me, with technology being one of them. My earliest memory of using technology was in Year Six, when I first saw a computer in the school library that had been obtained...
by Arran Smith | Sep 10, 2024 | Dyslexia, Mental Wellbeing
Enhanced Engagement:Multisensory storytelling captivates attention through various senses (visual, auditory, tactile), making learning more engaging for students with SEND.Improved Comprehension:Combining multiple senses helps reinforce understanding, making abstract...
