by Arran Smith | Apr 30, 2019 | APPG, Education, Mental Wellbeing
On the 26th April 2019 I wrote a live blog during the APPG for Dyslexia and other SPLD’s meeting in Parliament. It was one of the first meetings where MPs were briefed on the ‘Human Cost of Dyslexia’ by Mollie King (Saturdays and Radio One), BDA Ambassador Jo...
by Arran Smith | Apr 24, 2019 | APPG, Education, Mental Wellbeing
Today is the day! The ‘Human Cost of Dyslexia’ collaboration between myself, Dr Helen Ross and The British Dyslexia Association realises it’s aim to inform politicians about how dyslexia affects the mental well-being of children. The original survey saw 1300 parents...
by Arran Smith | Apr 18, 2019 | Education
How do we as parents know that our local school is equipped with the best knowledge and resources to support the development of our dyslexic children? In this article, I am going to share a valuable resource with you that can help you locate a school in your area...
by Arran Smith | Apr 8, 2019 | Education
Many schools will think that they are supporting their dyslexic learners by withdrawing them from learning languages. After all, Dyslexia is a language disorder so if a child is struggling with their own native language this makes sense…Really?Head of Languages, Paula...
by Arran Smith | Apr 3, 2019 | Education, Technology For Studying
It is with great pleasure to introduce Communications and Education Consultant, Liz Loly to you as a guest writer on The Studying With Dyslexia Blog. A trained teacher with specific training in Special Educational Needs, Liz is also a mother of Josh who is dyslexic....
by Arran Smith | Apr 3, 2019 | Education, Mental Wellbeing
Exams are looming and if you are a dyslexic thinker you may be experiencing some anxiety surrounding studying and revision. This article will give you five recommendations for settling the mind so that you can be more focused, calm and be able to absolutely nail what...
