Support for Schools
Dyslexia, classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010, often hinders individuals, both adults and children, from reaching their full potential.
How to get support as a school?
With an estimated one in 10 people in the UK being dyslexic, it is highly probable that you will encounter pupils with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties (SpLD) in your school.
We provide in school training all around Yorkshire. We can also support you in implementing touch typing for your pupils.
Get in touch with us if you would like to talk about the training and support available.
Looking for support?
We operate a helpline service run by volunteers. Please be considerate when calling, our helpliners are volunteers and some have full time jobs but give what time they can to help.
How to support pupils and students
Often reasonable adjustments are minor changes and don’t have to involved costly materials or additional staff time. Small considered changes can have a big impact on a student’s education.
Examples of reasonable adjustments:
- Offer alternatives to writing as a key method of recording
- Provide handouts that contain the learning points rather than asking pupils to copy text from the whiteboard or take notes
- Repeat instructions/information and check for understanding of tasks
- Use a visual timetable with colour coding and symbols
- Alter format options onscreen on an interactive whiteboard
- Encourage peer support to record homework tasks in the planner
- Provide access to assistive technology such as a computer, for pupils who find it difficult to read large amounts of text or to write quickly enough in class
- Use multi-sensory ways of teaching
- Allow time to respond as many dyslexic students are slower to process information
- Break information up into smaller ‘chunks’
How we can help educators
At Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia, we believe in a dyslexic-friendly society that enables all neurodiverse persons of all ages to reach their full potential.
Touch Typing at School
Touch typing is an invaluable asset for all pupils but especially for dyslexic students. It helps with memory, writing, reading, confidence and more… We can support you implementing Touch Typing at your school.
In School Training in Yorkshire
We provide in school training all around Yorkshire. Get in touch with us if you would like to talk about the training available.
Get Support & Resources in Person at our Events
Explore our event calendar to see our upcoming events, webinars, and other engaging activities. Our calendar is your go-to resource to know about the latest events in the dyslexia community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find below the answers to the most common questions around dyslexia and related subjects.
Is dyslexia hereditary?
Dyslexia is regarded as a neurobiological condition that is genetic in origin. This means that individuals can inherit this condition from a parent and it affects the performance of the neurological system (specifically, the parts of the brain responsible for learning to read).
Is dyslexia a disability?
Dyslexia is classified as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. A disability under the Equality Act 2010 is a physical or mental impairment that affects a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Dyslexia will count as a long-term physical or mental impairment.
What do I need to know about dyslexia in an education setting?
There are two main documents that govern Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) and that can help you:
SEN CoP 0 to 25 years 2015 (Dept for Educ – gov.uk)
Children and Families Act 2014 (Full act of law)
How does touch typing help students?
Touch Typing will help with:
- Enhancing writing speed and efficiency
- Improving spelling accuracy
- Focusing more on content and ideas rather than the mechanics of writing
- Boosting self-esteem and confidence
- Reducing letter and number reversal errors (b/d)
- Improving the connection between sounds and letters
- Organisational skills like
- Improving learning and memory
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Become a Member
Join us as the voice of dyslexic people by becoming a member Yorkshire Rose Dyslexia.
Your support enables us to provide free information, events, training and advice and continue striving for a dyslexia-friendly society.
All membership fees paid online are paid by Direct Debit and can be cancelled at any time.
Benefits
In addition to supporting us, you will get access to:
- Our Members Support Group on Facebook
- Our Parents Support Group on What’s App
- Our Typing Club Sessions
- Exclusive Member Events, Discounts & Offers