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Parents
We have consulted with parents to develop some key resources to help you. You can become a member of our network of Parent Champions, who are passionate about helping parents and carers of children and young people with dyslexia or specific learning difficulties. You...
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More help and information. Please note that the Dyslexia SpLD Trust cannot be held responsible for the content of external web sites.
Read moreResources for Youth Offending Teams
The Youth Offending Team project has delivered and is continuing to deliver Dyslexia Awareness training sessions to YOT's all over the country. A PowerPoint detailing the training session can be downloaded...
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How can I help my child at home?
How can I explain about Dyslexia to my child? You can view and share our booklet 'Understanding Dyslexia', which was written by a parent and child, specifically for parents and children. The booklet is available in two...
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Apprenticeship Factsheet Now Live
A factsheet for dyslexic young people undertaking an Apprenticeship in England has gone live, for further information please click here or download a copy...
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Youth Offending Conference 2014
The first Dyslexia and Youth Offending Conference took place at Goodison Park, the home of Everton Football Club, on 27th November 2014. ...
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Teaching for Neurodiversity Resources – Engaging Learners with SEND
These resources support the DfE funded training which ran across England from September 2016 until 31st March 2017. These training sessions are now available as webinars and all the resources mentioned in the webinars can be accessed below. All resources and...
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Achievement for All 3As
www.afa3as.org.uk A national charity which supports schools to improve the aspirations, access and achievement of learners and young people.
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How can my child's school help with dyslexia?
How will the new SEND Reforms change provision in school?. Dyslexia Action has produced some new guidance for parents on what the recent SEND Reforms mean for those with literacy and dyslexia difficulties. Click
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Resources for Youth Offending Teams
The Youth Offending Team project has developed a training package which it has delivered and continues to deliver to YOT all over the country. The purpose of the session is to promote Dyslexia Awareness amongst those working with Young Offenders and to equip them with the knowledge and...
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'Every Teacher is a Teacher of SEN' resources
The new Code of Practice states that all teaching and support staff should be trained and have awareness of quality teaching for students with SEN. . These webcasts and accompanying resources will support teachers and support staff in working with students...
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'Every Teacher is a Teacher of SEN' resources
The new Code of Practice states that all teaching and support staff should be trained and have awareness of quality teaching for students with SEN. . These webcasts and accompanying resources will support teachers and support staff in working with students...
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Please find below download copies of our project leaflets, showing good practice. To view our short film case studies, please click here Children Will...
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Autism Education Trust
www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk Dedicated to coordinating, supporting and promoting effective education practice for all children and young people on the autism spectrum.
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Literacy and Dyslexia Professional Development Framework
This free online tool provides valuable information and resources to support continued professional development. It enables practitioners to benchmark their skills and plan further training. To view the whole resource, please
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Interventions for Literacy
Based on the well respected book by Professor Greg Brooks, What works for children and young people with literacy difficulties, This work has been updated in the 6th edition by Dr Gary Lavan. To access the online search tool of evidence based interventions
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The Definition of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing...
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British Psychological Society
www.bps.org.uk Representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK.
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Online Guidance on the SEN Reforms
Below you will find guidance for schools and local authorities to support implementation of the SEND reforms, for children and young people with literacy difficulties, specific learning difficulties and dyslexia. You can either view the full guidance or download individual...
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Interventions for Literacy
How to find suitable interventions according to need? 'Interventions for Literacy' is a free online tool listing evidence based interventions available for supporting those with literacy difficulties including dyslexia. The search function allows you...
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Calibre Audio Library
www.calibre.org.uk Calibre Audio Library is a national charity providing a subscription-free postal service of unabridged audio books for adults and children with sight problems, dyslexia or other disabilities, who...
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Trust Offer to Schools and Pathfinders
Available to view or download below, this document includes summary information on partner services and all the Trust's freely available resources. Trust Offer
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The Phonics Screening Check
The Phonics Screening Check - Advice for schools supporting the learner with dyslexia-SpLD. This booklet has been produced as supplementary advice to the guidance provided by Department for Education entitled; 'Departmental advice for Reception and Yr1...
Read morePractitioners
Below you will find lots of information for schools on supporting children and young people with specific learning difficulties.
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Leading Improvement using the Primary Framework: Quality First Teaching
Guidance on good literacy and mathematics teaching, which should involve a carefully planned blend of approaches that direct children's learning and challenge them to think. Part of Day 1 of the headteachers' and senior leaders' continuing professional...
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Literacy and Dyslexia Professional Development Framework
This free online tool provides valuable information and resources to support continued professional development. It enables practitioners to benchmark their skills and plan further training. To view the whole resource, please
Read moreLatest News
Monday 26th April 2021
6th Edition of What Works now Available
Our What Works for Children with Literacy Difficulties has been fully updated by Dr Gary...
Read moreSunday 30th August 2020
Campaigning for recognition of Specialist Teachers
The government funded National Tutoring Programme needs to include specialist SpLD...
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