Top marks for a dyslexic school

January 8, 2010 · Filed Under Dyslexia · Comment 

Ofsted inspectors have rated the care given to pupils at the specialist Appleford School in Shrewton as outstanding, for the third consecutive year.

Appleford is a day and boarding school for children with dyslexia and associated learning difficulties. read more

This is the type of school we need more of in this country to bring out the voice of all dyslexics and raise their self-esteem.

PM announces help for pupils

January 5, 2010 · Filed Under Dyslexia · Comment 

Gordon Brown was given a lesson in numeracy from schoolchildren as he set out plans to guarantee extra help to primary school pupils who fall behind. read more

My Child’s Special

December 23, 2009 · Filed Under Dyslexia · Comment 

Parents of dyslexic children tell MEERA MURUGESAN about their frustrations over society’s continued ignorance and tactlessness when faced with the learning disability.

MUCH has been written about dyslexia but does this mean there’s better acceptance of children with the learning disability, especially in our results oriented, exam-driven society? Ask any parent of a dyslexic child and they’ll tell you they take joy and pride in their child’s achievements but getting others to understand if not appreciate their child’s uniqueness can be frustrating and challenging. It makes me sad that nothing has challenged since I went to school over 25 years ago.  Read more