Stewarton Academy is a Dyslexia Friendly School
In 2017-18, Stewarton Academy was presented with a Silver Dyslexia School Award at Dumfries House in recognition for the work carried out to remove barriers.
From the Dyslexia Scotland Website –
What is dyslexia?
It is estimated that 1 in 10 people has dyslexia.
Dyslexia exists in all cultures and across the range of abilities
and backgrounds. Dyslexia often runs in the family. There is no
‘cure’ but lots of practical things can help overcome some of
the barriers it presents. Dyslexia is a learning ‘difference’, which
means that the brain can approach things in a different way to
other people. Dyslexia can affect the way people communicate,
and is different for everyone. It is not just about reading and
writing and it has nothing to do with intelligence. Dyslexia is
classed as a disability under the Equality Act.
Katy Hegarty
Stewarton Academy
Children, dyslexia and the law
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act
2004, as amended, provides the legal framework which underpins
the system for identifying and addressing the additional support
needs of children who face a barrier, or barriers, to their learning.
This leaflet explains how the Act can support you as parents of
children with dyslexia.
http://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/library/Children%2CDyslexia%26TheLaw.pdf
Dyslexia Information for Parents
If dyslexia is making it hard for your child to do well at school or if
they are losing confidence or avoiding school work, what can you do?
The following tips might help……..
http://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/library/InfoForParents.pdf
Dyslexia and Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
ICT can help children and adults in education, at work and at home
by helping address many difficulties associated with dyslexia.
http://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/library/ICT.pdf
Dyslexia and Self Esteem
Dyslexia is a ‘learning difference’, which means that the
brain can approach things in a different way to other people.
Dyslexia can affect the way people communicate and it is
different for everyone.
http://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/library/SelfEsteem.pdf
Organisation and Time Management
One of the difficulties that people with dyslexia can experience is poor organisation and time management skills.
Here is a list of things which help………..
http://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/library/StudySkillsOrganisationTimeManagement.pdf
Dyslexia-friendly formats
When producing documents and worksheets, it is important
to focus on the presentation and layout to ensure that
information is easily accessible. The following suggestions
may be helpful…………
http://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/library/DyslexiaFriendlyFormats.pdf
Other Useful Links:
Dyslexia & Inclusive Practice: https://education.gov.scot/improvement/research/Dyslexia%20and%20inclusive%20practice:%20An%20overview
Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit: http://addressingdyslexia.org/
Education Scotland – Inclusion : https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Support%20for%20all
Scottish Government & Dyslexia: https://www.gov.scot/policies/schools/additional-support-for-learning/
Scottish Government response to Making Sense report:
CALL Scotland: http://www.callscotland.org.uk/home/
CALL Scotland – Books for all: http://www.booksforall.org.uk/Home/
CALL Scotland – Digital Exams: http://www.adapteddigitalexams.org.uk/Home/
CALL Scotland – Free digital voices: http://www.thescottishvoice.org.uk/home/
Dyslexia Scotland: http://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/
GTC Scotland professional Standards: http://www.gtcs.org.uk/web/FILES/the-standards/standard-for-career-long-professional-learning-1212.pdf
Addressing Dyslexia – Free online learning modules: http://addressingdyslexia.org/free-online-learning-modules
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