Below you will find a series of useful links to our partners websites as well as to other sites and resources containing information that we believe parents will find extremely useful.
Springboard for Children
Research shows that reading to a young child is the single most important thing you can do to help your child’s education.
Go to springboard.org.uk
What is Dyslexia
From the BBC
What is dyslexia? Newsround guide
BDA website
Supporting your child both at home and within the education system to ensure that they achieve the best possible outcomes.
Visit the The British Dyslexia Association website
Dyslexia Test
On the Xtraordinary People website, there is an online dyslexia test for young people and adults
How to Navigate the changes in special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision: A Dyslexia Action resource
For parents and carers supporting children affected by literacy difficulties including dyslexia.
Dyslexia Action’s parents’ guide is designed to help you understand the changes to special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision that are being introduced in England from September 2014 and what this will mean for you and your child.
Download ‘The guide to help parents and carers navigate the changes in special educational needs and disability provision‘ (PDF format)
Questions to ask when considering a School for a dyslexia (SpLD) pupil
CReSTeD The Council for the registration of Schools teaching dyslexic pupils have written a fact-sheet specifically for parents looking at schools for their dyslexic child.
This document can be found here.
Dyslexia Assist
Dyslexia Assist is a small charity formed by parents with dyslexic children to share information and experience in a way that is both unbiased and accessible.
Take a look at the website for more information.
Understood
Understood is an American website full of fantastic resources for parents.
Parents want the best for their children. Understood do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organisations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.
With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.
Read more and access free resources on the website
Dyslexia Assist is a small charity formed by parents with dyslexic children to share information and experience in a way that is both unbiased and accessible.
Dyslexia Assist is a small charity formed by parents with dyslexic children to share information and experience in a way that is both unbiased and accessible.
