Dyslexia Information
Dyslexia Information
We were successfully awarded Full Dyslexia status in December 2018. Staff have been trained and are fully aware of difficulties and various signs to look for when identifying a child with possible Dyslexia. If the class teacher is concerned, they will gather evidence, try different strategies and involve the SENCo who will offer further support and may do any assessments to identify difficulties in more detail. As parents, you will also be involved in this process to help gather information which will provide an overall picture of a child’s needs. The SENCo/class teacher will be in contact with you to share their initial concerns and discuss your views.
Although we are not able to diagnose Dyslexia as a school, please be assured that being able to identify difficulties and putting the appropriate provision in place is the key to success. If necessary, with parental permission, the SENCo can send a referral to the Learning Support Service for a further clarification of need.
People with Dyslexia can also be known as ‘creative thinkers’ and have strengths which must not be forgotten! We are keen to celebrate strengths of all individual children. Dyslexia can make certain literacy work more challenging for some children, however, it can also bring out creative skills and talents such as sport, music, thinking ‘outside of the box’ (lateral thinking), unique and creative ideas and visualising the ‘bigger picture’.
Famous Dyslexics
What skills did they have that helped them become successful in their chosen field? Dyslexics have strengths too! Watch this powerful youtube clip:
The Power Of Dyslexia about Famous Dyslexics
Understanding Dyslexic difficulties
https://youtu.be/l_qGJ9svUbM
Understanding Dyslexic parent leaflet http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/
The Dyslexia SpLD Trust http://www.thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk/
British Dyslexia Association http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
Dyslexia Action http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/
Parent Champions http://www.parentchampions.org.uk/
Xtraordinary People http://www.xtraordinarypeople.com/
Information links
https://www.nessy.com/uk/parents/dyslexia-information/what-is-dyslexia/
https://www.nessy.com/uk/parents/dyslexia-information/10-facts-every-parent-needs-know/
Indicators for Dyslexia
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/parent/indication-of-dyslexia
Dyslexia Support
These are learning games which may be of use to pupils with dyslexia and other types of support needs.
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.wordcentral.com/games.html
http://pbskids.org/wordworld/characters/game_frm.html
http://www.booksandgames.com/freegames/anagram-scramble
http://www.nessy.com/uk/
http://www.lda-dyslexia.org.uk/community/games/index.php
Films explaining dyslexia
https://youtu.be/zafiGBrFkRM
https://youtu.be/IEpBujdee8M