Specialist Dyslexia Assessor and Teacher

This is a great resource. I like to encourage my students to investigate the reasons for single silent e.

We all know the national curriculum is overdue for an overhaul. This is just one of my many bugbears.

Take spelling rules, for example. We often teach children that words end in -tion, -sion or -cian as if these are the suffixes, but they’re not. The suffix is -ion. The letters before it are part of the root or signal how the word has changed.

It might seem like a small detail, but if we want children to truly understand how words work, we need to teach the structure of language more accurately.

This is a brilliant resource:

App Wheel update alert! 🚨

We've updated our popular 'iPad Apps to Support Learners with Complex Additional Support Needs' app wheel. You can explore and download a copy of the updated version of the wheel on the CALL Scotland website.

Don't forget you can click on the app icons to be taken straight to their download pages on the app store where you can find out more about them.

https://bit.ly/AppwheelCLN

Give this beautifully animated film a watch.

Watch the full short film ‘What Is Dyslexia?’ A brilliant new film from to help get it to the top of every search, so when dyslexic kids and parents search ‘What is dyslexia?’ they can glimpse their bright and incredible futures.

When “Fine” Isn’t the Full Story

One of the most confusing things parents hear is this:

“They’re doing fine at school.”

They’re passing.
They’re meeting expectations.
They’re not failing.

But at home, the picture can look very different.

Reading homework takes hours.
Writing feels exhausting.
Your child is frustrated, tired, and their confidence is starting to slip.

So how can both things be true?

For many children with dyslexia, “fine” at school often means they’re coping — not that learning feels easy. They may be working twice as hard just to keep up, and that effort isn’t always visible in the classroom.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. Many families experience this same gap between what school sees and what happens at home.

Understanding that gap is often the first step toward advocating for your child and finding the right kind of dyslexia support.

Calling all young Dyslexic Thinkers! 📣
We want to see your Dyslexic Thinking skills in action! 🚀

We’re looking for children aged 5–12 to share a quick video of their unique strengths. Whether you’re a master at visualising exciting worlds, an expert at exploring new ideas, or a natural at connecting with people - we want to celebrate YOU!

The Mission: 🎬
Record a short clip (under 30 seconds) of your child telling us: "My Dyslexic Thinking strength is..." or “I’m really good at..”

Bonus Step: Please also include a clear portrait photo of your child so we can feature them in a montage of Dyslexic Thinkers from across the globe!

Why join in?
• Be a Star: Your clip could be featured on the big screen at our upcoming event in London this April! 🌟
• Win Tickets: Every entry goes into a raffle to win tickets to join our event in central London on the morning of the 25th April! 🎟️

How to enter:
1. Film a quick clip on your phone (portrait mode is best!).
2. Email it to [email protected] with the subject line ‘April Event Submission’.
3. Submit by 16th April!

Let’s show the world that thinking differently is the ultimate advantage. We can’t wait to see your brilliance! 🌈

One of the most powerful things for dyslexic individuals is seeing themselves reflected in others’ stories. It reminds us that we’re not alone.

Hacking the Code does this beautifully while also highlighting something equally important: talking openly about our experiences. Learning to share both our strengths and our challenges helps us build supportive friendships and stronger self-understanding.

Being able to say “this is what I’m great at, and this is where I need support” is such an empowering skill.

A thoughtful and encouraging read for anyone navigating dyslexia.

🎬 Have you seen Disney’s Maddie and the Test?

It’s a powerful short film that helps people look understand what a test can feel like for someone with dyslexia.

The film does a great job of showing how letters and words can become confusing because they’re stored in similar places in the brain. Mixing up words and meanings can occur more frequently under pressure in a test. It’s not about intelligence, it’s about how information is organised and retrieved.

Another powerful moment is how Maddie’s imagination takes over. While this can make it harder to stay focused on the task in front of her, it also highlights something many dyslexic learners share: creativity and a vivid imagination.

One small thing to keep in mind: illustrations of dyslexia often show words moving or blurring. That’s actually more linked to visual stress, which is a separate condition and not something all dyslexic people experience.

Still, it’s a brilliant way to start conversations about dyslexia and how we can better support learners.