by Arran Smith | Jan 11, 2019 | Education, Mental Wellbeing
The more I learn about Dyslexia and other Special Educational Needs, the more I realise how much I dislike labels. Don’t get me wrong! In the field of Special Educational Needs, labels such as dyslexic, autistic, dyspraxic and many more, provide a language...
by Arran Smith | Jan 8, 2019 | Education
If you are a parent looking to find a school that provides a good level of dyslexia support for your child then the organisation mentioned in this article will be a great place to start. It is, of course, a hope for any parent that their local education provider is...
by Arran Smith | Jan 4, 2019 | Education, Mental Wellbeing, Technology For Studying
As we move into the Spring Term here in the UK, as parents we will be acutely aware of how our dyslexic children are feeling about getting back to school. For any child with dyslexia or Special Educational Need (SEN), the barriers to education that can be experienced...
by Arran Smith | Dec 4, 2018 | Education
OFSTED’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman has responded to the lack of provision for thousands of children with SEND in schools by calling it a ‘national scandal’.The Chief Inspector of England’s schools has recently reported that there are...
by Arran Smith | Nov 13, 2018 | Education
How important are spelling and grammar and how far should we go to enforce correct usage when supporting dyslexic learners? What is the balance that should be maintained between good English language learning and dyslexia support for a child when they struggle...
by Arran Smith | Nov 8, 2018 | Education
In recent discussions with various groups of adults and dyslexia professionals across the country, there appears to be a worrying trend of how some Local Authorities managing the expectations of parents who are looking for support for their children’s dyslexia....
