What has been happening this month? October has been Dyslexia Awareness Month. What has been happening this month? Have you seen some of the training on offer to ensure more people are aware how to support dyslexic individuals? Here are some not to miss blogs, information and offers, but be quick before the time runsContinue reading “October 2025 Dyslexia Awareness Month”
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Spring 2025
Spring is in the air and it is the time for spring cleaning and sorting out. Therefore, I have had a rethink of my ‘supposedly’ monthly blog and instead I will be posting on here 4 times a year to coincide with the new season. I will be updating the website as and when IContinue reading “Spring 2025”
World Book Day in UK
The charity World Book Day® is holding its annual celebration today i.e. Thursday, 7th March right across the UK and Ireland. World Book Day is very happy to announce that this year’s £1 books are available in braille, audio from RNIB and large print from CustomEyes at Guide Dogs. World Book Day 2024 will celebrate that children are more likely to enjoy reading whenContinue reading “World Book Day in UK”
January 2024
Welcome back to my ‘Help Your child to Read, Write and Spell’ blog and site. The site is mostly about reading and spelling strategies and so do make sure you have a look through all the different pages as I try to keep adding different items. This month I was thinking about the great resource ofContinue reading “January 2024”
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Free Understanding Dyslexia All teachers and parents should be able to understand dyslexia. This short course, Understanding Dyslexia from Nessy teaches the basics of dyslexia, including how to identify it, and how to help. Download lots of free resources and access free training before Oct 31st 2023 at https://www.nessy.com/free-resources/dyslexia-awareness-month
British Dyslexia Association
Bursaries available for a limited time From time to time, and subject to available funding, the British Dyslexia Association is able to offer bursaries to individuals to support with the cost of accessing diagnostic assessments. Eligible individuals can benefit from bursaries covering up to 90% of the assessment costs. We are delightedContinue reading “British Dyslexia Association”
Summer Holidays
The summer holidays are well under way and there are some great offers available for educators and parents. Nessy for Home Nessy for Home. Our back to school sale is now live!35% off Nessy Reading and Spelling, Hairy Reading, and Nessy Fingers until 24th August 2023.Use the code: BACK2SCHOOL Nessy is ideal if you are considering home educating, orContinue reading “Summer Holidays”
13-19TH March 2023 NEURODIVERSITY WEEK
Download your FREE Neurodiversity Resource Pack and check out lots of FREE articles and resources from Nessy on https://www.nessy.com/en-us/dyslexia-explained/free-learning-resources/neurodiversity-resource-pack Below is an interesting video from Louise Selby explaining what a day might feel like for a child with a weak working memory. THE POWER OF AUDIO: FREE DOWNLOAD Although most children are read to by adults atContinue reading “13-19TH March 2023 NEURODIVERSITY WEEK”
WORLD BOOK DAY 2.3.23
Today was World Book Day in the UK – other countries celebrate this occasion on 23rd April. World Book Day aims to change lives through the love of books, but for those with dyslexia reading can be daunting and a struggle. The campaign offers a wide range of free audiobooks for all ages to ensureContinue reading “WORLD BOOK DAY 2.3.23”
Back at last! 13.2.23
Well, time certainly flies! Originally I was posting once a week, then once a month and yet somehow this is my first post of 2023. Welcome to those who have subscribed and liked pages over the past couple of months, it really is appreciated. It is lovely to see that these pages are having soContinue reading “Back at last! 13.2.23”
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