Mid Kent Dyslexia

App Wheel update alert! 🚨thanks CALL Scotland!

The popular 'iPad Apps to Support Learners with Complex Additional Support Needs' app wheel has been updated!

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

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

Get FREE audio books from Kent libraries.
https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/ebooks-eaudiobooks-emagazines-enewspapers

Audiobooks can unlock the magical word of stories for children with dyslexia.

Disabled Students’ Allowance – Bookings Now Open for September 2026

If your child is currently in Lower Sixth Form and planning for university, now is the ideal time to start thinking about the evidence needed to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).

At Mid Kent Dyslexia, we’re now taking bookings for September 2026. Completing your SpLD assessment (dyslexia/dyscalculia) early means your young person can begin university with the right support, equipment, and strategies already in place.

📅 Secure a September 2026 appointment today
📩 Get in touch to book or learn more. Www.midkentdyslexia.com

https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa

GCSEs are in full swing, and your child may be feeling the pressure. The right revision strategies can make a huge difference — especially for learners who benefit from more structured, visual or multisensory approaches.

Mid Kent Dyslexia has shared five brilliant, brain‑friendly revision tips to help your teen study smarter, not harder. From flashcards to mind maps and the Pomodoro technique, these strategies are simple, effective, and easy to use at home.

Click below to find out more -

Five top tips for revision — MID KENT DYSLEXIA Have you got exams or mocks coming up? Whether they are end-of-module tests, GCSE mocks or even A-level exams- try these five top revision tips.

Mnemonics! A way of organising, retaining and remembering information, by making it easier to recall.

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Dyslexia Assessments, Dyscalculia Assessments and Screenings available

Does your child find maths harder than expected? Are they struggling with times tables, simple addition and subtraction, or understanding place value? These challenges can be early signs of dyscalculia, a specific learning difficulty that often goes unnoticed.

This short animation highlights the key signs to look out for and helps you understand what might be behind your child’s difficulties.

If you’re concerned, Mid Kent Dyslexia is here to help. Speak with our dyscalculia specialist for clear guidance and expert support.
Visit: www.midkentdyslexia.com where you can request a call back.

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What is dyscalculia? - Animation This animation provides an introduction to dyscalculia, covering the specific problems associated with dyscalculia, the origins of dyscalculia, the importanc...

Why does it feel like things go in one ear and straight out the other?

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably given a few simple instructions… only to watch most of them disappear. It’s frustrating — and it can look like they’re not listening.

But for many, the real challenge is Working Memory.

Their brain is like a small mental whiteboard. Most people can hold 5–7 things at once. Some might only manage 2 or 3 — and when something new comes in, something else gets wiped away.

It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of effort.
It’s simply how their brain handles information.

Here are three small shifts that make a big difference:

💛 Keep It Small
Give one step at a time. Short, simple instructions stick best.

💛 Make It Visual
Use sticky notes, checklists, or photos. Seeing it takes the pressure off remembering it.

💛 Pause for 5 Seconds
A short pause after giving an instruction gives their brain time to process.

Little changes like these can turn daily stress into smoother, calmer moments for everyone.

Read more about working memory on https://www.midkentdyslexia.com/blog/working-memory

Working Memory — MID KENT DYSLEXIA What is working memory and why is it important? Find out how to support individuals that show challenges with their working memory.

Worried about your child’s English or maths? Our free telephone consultation gives you time to talk through your concerns with a specialist in dyslexia and dyscalculia. Together, we’ll explore practical next steps—whether that’s a screening, an assessment or guidance for speaking with school.
Get in touch: www.midkentdyslexia.com

Assessment day at Mid Kent Dyslexia today, and I’m reminded why I love what I do. Supporting young people to understand their strengths and challenges is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. Here’s to making a difference, one assessment at a time.
Happy Friday 😊

Kathryn Wright
Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
Specialist



www.midkentdyslexia.com