Dyslexia Development

24/09/2025

Here is a great resources for finding books for children with dyslexia/ reading difficulties. High interest stories at a more manageable level.

The official home of Barrington Stoke: award-winning, accessible books that inspire a love of reading. Find the perfect story for every child's ability and interest. Browse books now!

20/03/2025

Great to hear success stories

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A4bbYRyPd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

In 2010 Jimmy was diagnosed with dyslexia, which helped him make sense of the struggles he had back in school. Since then, he's earned two degrees, become a Police Officer, and learned to embrace his dyslexia as a strength. His journey proves that dyslexia doesn’t hold you back - anything is possible. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ilSVpG

15/03/2025

Might be of interest to some parents.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bhyoo3Ahy/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Interested in new ideas to support your child? Join our seven-session online course for parents led by professional staff from Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

12/03/2025

Well done Jamie for raising awareness.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18gJFxbSHq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/03/2025

Sadly only 40 available but it’s a start

https://www.facebook.com/share/19rKQCZkQw/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Thanks to the fantastic support of Theo Paphitis and the Ryman team, a small new round of bursaries is now available. This round of bursaries are aimed at…

02/11/2024

Proud to be recognised as a Dyslexia Educator (tutor) by Dyslexia Scotland 😀they are amazing and the first point of call for so many people on their dyslexia journey.

20/09/2024

Upskilling my social media skills in the beautiful surrounding of the near Turriff.

01/07/2024

A great way to educate yourself about dyslexia for free

Any educators who want to learn more about dyslexia over the Summer I recommend the FREE Dyslexia Scotland Modules. Not all schools have the privilege or time to receive bespoke training but with this you can self-educate. Just a little bit of extra knowledge will not only save you time next term but change a student's life for ever.

There will be students with dyslexia in your new class and some may not know yet, you can change that. Open those doors...

https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/index.php?categoryid=329

15/06/2024

Huge announcement from SQA regarding Chromebooks, iPads and Windows devices being connected to the internet in exams in session 2024-25!

If you are a secondary teacher in Scotland, you need to read all about this in Paul's new blog post.

https://www.callscotland.org.uk/blog/online-assessments-can-be-used-in-sqa-exams-in-2025/

21/04/2024

People with dyslexia are urged to take part before 5 May.