All children learn in different ways. Each child has differences in knowledge and skills and in their strengths and areas of development. This is what is meant by learning difference. Some children have more pronounced differences in how they learn. These learning differences are referred to as Specific Learning Differences. Some children may experience difficulties in reading, writing, spelling or number that would not be expected given their age and other abilities. The significance of these difficulties may vary, may persist or change over time and may affect children of all levels of ability in literacy as well as other domains of learning.
Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Difference. It exists in all cultures and across the range of abilities and socio-economic backgrounds. It is a hereditary, life-long, neurodevelopmental condition. Unidentified, Dyslexia may result in low self-esteem, high stress, atypical behaviour and low achievement.
Specific Learning Differences Team
The Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) Team are part of the Service and School Improvement Team. They are based in Bothkennar Centre and cover all the schools within Falkirk Council.
We support Falkirk Schools in the assessment, intervention and monitoring of pupils with Specific Learning Differences / Dyslexia.
CPD EVENTS
Several CPD sessions are run throughout the year which cover a range of topics. Apply through CPD Manager.
Introduction to Dyslexia
Introduction to Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia (Practical Strategies)
Conversation Events for Support for Learning Teachers
Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice Online Module
RESOURCES
Literacy Assessments
Assessment of Early Reading Skills
Assessment of Phonological Awareness
High Frequency Words Assessment
High Frequency Words Stages 3 and 4
Pathway Paperwork
Specific Learning Differences and Literacy Pathway Falkirk Council April 2018 updated
Numeracy
Activities to Develop Numerosity Using Cuisenaire Rods
Activities to Develop Numerosity Using Dot Patterns to 10 (Suggested Patterns)
Activities to Develop Numerosity Using Dot Patterns to 10
Activities Using a 100 Number Square
Pathway to Identifying Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths
Receptive Vocabulary Pack
Vocabulary Development Pack (Top Tips)
Sound Targets
Introduction to the Phonic Programme
Top Tips
Non-Verbal Reasoning Activities
Strategies to Develop Reading Comprehension
EXTERNAL LINKS
