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Details of training course

THURSDAY, 20 JANUARY 2022 FROM 19:00-20:30 Supporting Dyslexic Students with Maths-with Judy Hornigold From £3 · Online event I have just come across details of an online training course ‘Supporting Dyslexic Students with Maths’ , which has been organised by West Yorkshire PATOSS. I thought it was too good to miss out on and wanted to letContinue reading “Details of training course”

15.1.22 Dyslexia Awareness

Dyslexia in the Classroom leaflet Hello, I hope you all had a good week. This week, some educators were asking about leaflets with details regarding general support in the classroom for their dyslexic students. As part of an assignment for my dyslexia course, I had to design a leaflet for teachers to help them toContinue reading “15.1.22 Dyslexia Awareness”

16.12.21 Merry Christmas!

Christmas is coming….. This week is my last blog post before Christmas, Therefore, I just wanted to add some Christmas items and last minute information. This year, more educators worldwide have started to teach reading skills based on the Science of Reading research, which has proven to be really effective. Assistive technology continues to beContinue reading “16.12.21 Merry Christmas!”

1.12.21 This is Dyslexia

This week I share my recommendations of books about dyslexia, sessions to support the dyslexic learner and offers from Nessy for great dyslexic programmes to help with reading and spelling. Kate Griggs Last week I read the really interesting book ‘This is Dyslexia’ . This book was published in 2021 and is written by KateContinue reading “1.12.21 This is Dyslexia”

24.11.21 Phonics and Nessy offers

I have been a bit puzzled the last few weeks as the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) recently started a petition asking the government to acknowledge that the sole use of a systematic, synthetic phonics teaching programme does not meet the needs of all students, especially those with dyslexia. As I have studied with the BDA,Continue reading “24.11.21 Phonics and Nessy offers”

20.11.21 Dyslexia

Dyslexia Webinar This week I attended the live webinar ‘Dyslexia: What’s New?’ hosted by the University of Birmingham. One of the speakers was Professor Margaret Snowling, a world leading expert in language difficulties including dyslexia. Professor Snowling’s talks are always interesting and this week she was able to share some theories and information regarding overlappingContinue reading “20.11.21 Dyslexia”

6.11.21 More on the Science of Reading, Phonics Training and PATOSS

Further to my recent blogs regarding the Science of Reading, here is a video I recently discovered which gives a clear explanation about this research. The following video is from Australia, but the information is relevant to everyone as it involves scientists and reading experts from many different countries. Sit down with a cup ofContinue reading “6.11.21 More on the Science of Reading, Phonics Training and PATOSS”

20.10.21 Interesting information, facts and events

Another week has gone by quickly. I do hope you managed to get through last week’s blog all about the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. I did have some lovely feedback from a couple of teachers who had read it all and advised me that it was really informative. I realised afterwards though thatContinue reading “20.10.21 Interesting information, facts and events”

15.10.21 Structured Literacy and Science of Reading

Well, as I mentioned in my previous blog, last week I received an email from Mike Jones, who is the CEO and founder of Nessy.com and he approved of my blog, suggesting that I use this platform to also share my understanding of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Nessy and other dyslexic programmesContinue reading “15.10.21 Structured Literacy and Science of Reading”

25.9.21 Reading and Spelling

Well, this has been quite a week. On Tuesday, I had the wonderful news that the Nessy educational company had posted a link to this site on their facebook page, telling their followers to check out my blog as it was ‘filled with information and teaching tips’. Wow! My blog has now had over 500Continue reading “25.9.21 Reading and Spelling”