by Arran Smith | Jul 26, 2018 | Dyslexia
One of the greatest challenges for a parent of a dyslexic child is knowing what to do to get the best support possible so that the child can thrive through education. On my Parenting Dyslexia Facebook Page, one of the most common reasons for parents applying to be a...
by Arran Smith | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Here are five resources to explore regarding getting an EHCP for your child. 1) What is an EHCP? The British Dyslexia Association is a good place to start with getting information about supporting your child if dyslexia is proving to be such a barrier to education...
by Arran Smith | Feb 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
In working with families experiencing dyslexia, a common challenge is securing funding for support in schools. For young people with severe dyslexia, the move from the statemented system to that of the Education Health and Care Plan system is controversial as...
by Arran Smith | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
In 2014 the SEND reforms were launched by the UK Government seeking to replace the then statement of special needs system for the EHCP system (Education, Health and Care Plan) in England. Local Authorities across the England were given the deadline of converting...