{"id":748,"date":"2018-05-01T09:18:25","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T09:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stewartonacademysite2016\/?page_id=748"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:48:53","slug":"stem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/stewartonacademysite2016\/?page_id=748","title":{"rendered":"Dyslexia Friendly School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stewarton Academy is a Dyslexia Friendly School<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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. Throughout the years we have continued to build on our school-wide strategies to support and empower dyslexic learners.<\/p>\n

Please find information below concerning information for parents, school resources & external support links.<\/p>\n

Should you wish to discuss any concerns that you may have regarding dyslexia, please contact your child’s pupil support teacher<\/a> in the first incidence.<\/p>\n

What is dyslexia?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

It is estimated that 1 in 10 people has dyslexia.<\/p>\n

Dyslexia exists in all cultures and across the range of abilities<\/p>\n

and backgrounds. Dyslexia often runs in the family. There is no<\/p>\n

\u2018cure\u2019 but lots of practical things can help overcome some of<\/p>\n

the barriers it presents. Dyslexia is a learning \u2018difference\u2019, which<\/p>\n

means that the brain can approach things in a different way to<\/p>\n

other people. Dyslexia can affect the way people communicate,<\/p>\n

and is different for everyone. It is not just about reading and<\/p>\n

writing and it has nothing to do with intelligence. Dyslexia is<\/p>\n

classed as a disability under the Equality Act.<\/p>\n

Children, dyslexia and the law<\/span><\/p>\n

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act<\/p>\n

2004, as amended, provides the legal framework which underpins<\/p>\n

the system for identifying and addressing the additional support<\/p>\n

needs of children who face a barrier, or barriers, to their learning.<\/p>\n

Dyslexia Information for Parents<\/h1>\n

If dyslexia is making it hard for your child to do well at school or if<\/p>\n

they are losing confidence or avoiding school work, what can you do?<\/p>\n

Dyslexia ScotlandDyslexia Scotland – Empowering people with dyslexia to reach their full potential<\/a><\/p>\n

Dyslexia and Information and Communications Technology (ICT)<\/h1>\n

ICT can help children and adults in education, at work and at home<\/p>\n

by helping address many difficulties associated with dyslexia.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/dyslexiascotland.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/library\/ICT.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Dyslexia and Self Esteem<\/h1>\n

Dyslexia is a \u2018learning difference\u2019, which means that the<\/p>\n

brain can approach things in a different way to other people.<\/p>\n

Dyslexia can affect the way people communicate and it is<\/p>\n

different for everyone.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/dyslexiascotland.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/library\/SelfEsteem.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Organisation and Time Management<\/h1>\n

One of the difficulties that people with dyslexia can experience is poor organisation and time management skills.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/dyslexiascotland.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/library\/StudySkillsOrganisationTimeManagement.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Dyslexia-friendly formats<\/h1>\n

When producing documents and worksheets, it is important<\/p>\n

to focus on the presentation and layout to ensure that<\/p>\n

information is easily accessible.<\/p>\n

Other Useful Links:<\/h1>\n

Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit: <\/strong>http:\/\/addressingdyslexia.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish Government & Dyslexia: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/policies\/schools\/additional-support-for-learning\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish Government response to Making Sense report:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/scottish-governments-response-report-making-sense-education-children-young-people\/<\/a><\/p>\n

CALL Scotland<\/strong>: http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/home\/<\/a><\/p>\n

CALL Scotland<\/strong> –\u00a0Books for all: <\/strong>http:\/\/www.booksforall.org.uk\/Home\/<\/a><\/p>\n

CALL Scotland\u00a0– Digital Exams: <\/strong>http:\/\/www.adapteddigitalexams.org.uk\/Home\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Dyslexia Scotland: <\/strong>http:\/\/www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Addressing Dyslexia – Free online learning modules:<\/strong>\u00a0 http:\/\/addressingdyslexia.org\/free-online-learning-modules<\/a><\/p>\n

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