Providing dyslexia assessments, dyslexia in the workplace and consultancy services.
26/02/2024
Examination access arrangements are keeping me busy again this week! Great to be working with schools and colleges to support learners achieve their potential. JCQ has produced this useful guide explaining the process for arrangements such as extra timehttps://www.jcq.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JCQ-Parent-guidance-information-sheet.pdf
20/09/2023
We support schools and colleges in Bromley with exam access arrangements' testing to allow their students to achieve their potential at GCSE, A Level and other qualifications. Great to hear the updates to this year's regulations at the Communicate-ed conference today.
04/09/2023
I received fantastic feedback from tutors for awareness training at a college on Friday - thank you! I am delighted you are adopting the strategies I introduced to support classroom learning. These enhancements really can help students achieve their potential.
06/07/2023
Great to be providing dyslexia coaching and training to clients over the last few weeks. Get in touch if you would to understand how the dyslexic superpower can be supported in your company, workplace or role
15/05/2023
For students starting exams today, although they may not be the most appropriate measure of your brilliance, try your best and use all the support offered to allow you to shine.
21/02/2023
Great to see the fantastic Barrington Stoke dictionaries I recommended in a school today. They are such an amazing resource to support writing and spelling independence for those with dyslexia.
14/02/2023
On Valentine’s Day, what is it you love about dyslexia? Of course dyslexia can be challenging sometimes, but we must not forget to celebrate those things which make dyslexic family, friends and colleagues so amazing.
07/02/2023
Great to be working with some amazing and students over the last few weeks assessing for GCSE Examination Access Arrangements. With appropriate evidence, small adjustments can allow those with literacy challenges to demonstrate their potential
28/11/2022
A great start to the week meeting mature students to assess for assistance in exams and provide practical guidance to support studies. As these students discovered, these strategies can be a real game changer to make the most of your potential!
01/11/2022
Great to join the Dyslexia Commission lnquiry's session this afternoon. Looking forward to some good debate into how policy affecting working age adults who have needs reform
British Dyslexia Association Dyslexia Box
19/10/2022
Looking forward to joining colleagues today on the first meeting of the Advisory Board of the Ucl Ioe Bedford Way and Nuffield Foundation project investigating the efficacy of access arrangements for secondary school students with SEN.
17/10/2022
It may be cold and wet outside, but there is always a warm welcome Contingent Works - coworking in Bromley . It's good to be back!
06/10/2022
Is a assessment necessary? A diagnosis can be empowering as it identifies strengths and helps to understand why things are challenging. Employers and university often need a diagnosis to implement support, but is not required for support at school.
05/10/2022
In , for those with dyslexia, read aloud and dictate functions (plus other assistive technology) can be a real game changer. They greatly reduce the impact of dyslexic challenges, improve opportunities to succeed and allow individuals to demonstrate their potential. Our dyslexia coaching for adults provides highly practical advice on how to use technology to support work and studies.
04/10/2022
Did you know that is not just about reading and writing? Working memory challenges can also impact achievements - this is our ability to hold information in the mind and then manipulate it. Through highly practical work with our clients, we provide support in developing effective strategies to increase performance and allow them to demonstrate the best version of themselves.
03/10/2022
In , as an employer, colleague, family member or friend, understanding that is a different set of strengths and challenges for each individual is so important. In our work, we educate that is not simply reading, writing or memory difficulties but the benefits of can be powerful if understood and developed.
26/09/2022
Great to see some of the amazing Barrington Stoke Little Gem books in the school I am visiting today. Such lovely stories for those who find reading more challenging.
22/09/2022
Did you know that a diagnosis does not automatically entitle students to exam support? Exam bodies have their own rules and, regardless of any diagnosis, schools must work with students to obtain evidence to apply for exam adjustments, including extra time.