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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Specific Learning Differences Team<\/strong><\/p>\n The Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) Team are part of the Service and School Improvement Team.\u00a0They are based in\u00a0Bothkennar Centre and cover all the schools within Falkirk Council.<\/p>\n We support\u00a0Falkirk Schools in the assessment, intervention and monitoring of pupils with Specific Learning Differences \/ Dyslexia.<\/p>\n CPD EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Several\u00a0CPD sessions are run throughout the year which cover a range of topics. Apply through\u00a0CPD Manager.<\/p>\n Introduction to Dyslexia<\/p>\n Introduction to Dyscalculia<\/p>\n Dyscalculia (Practical Strategies)<\/p>\n Conversation Events for Support for Learning Teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Introduction to Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice Online Module<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n RESOURCES<\/strong><\/p>\n Literacy Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n Assessment of Early Reading Skills<\/a><\/p>\n Assessment of Phonological Awareness<\/a><\/p>\n High Frequency Words Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n High Frequency Words Stages 3 and 4<\/a><\/p>\n Nursery Indicator Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n Phonic Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pathway Paperwork<\/strong><\/p>\n Specific Learning Differences and Literacy Pathway Falkirk Council April 2018 updated<\/a><\/p>\n Assessment Record <\/a><\/p>\n Classroom Observation Guide<\/a><\/p>\n Dyslexia Pathway<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Numeracy<\/strong><\/p>\n Activities to Develop Numerosity Using Cuisenaire Rods<\/a><\/p>\n Activities to Develop Numerosity Using Dot Patterns to 10 (Suggested Patterns)<\/a><\/p>\n Activities to Develop Numerosity Using Dot Patterns to 10<\/a><\/p>\n Activities Using a 100 Number Square<\/a><\/p>\n Dyscalculia \u2013 Top Tips<\/a><\/p>\n Dyscalculia Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n Early Years Maths Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n Maths Magic (Pages 1-15)<\/a><\/p>\n Maths Magic (Pages 16-20)<\/a><\/p>\n Maths Magic (Pages 23-31)<\/a><\/p>\n Pathway to Identifying Specific Learning Difficulties in Maths<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Receptive Vocabulary Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n Receptive Language Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n Vocabulary Development Pack (Top Tips)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sound Targets<\/strong><\/p>\n Introduction to the Phonic Programme<\/a><\/p>\n Level 3 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 4 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 5 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 6 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 7 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 8 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 9 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 10 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 11 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Level 12 Sounds<\/a><\/p>\n Sound Targets (Cover Sheet)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Top Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n Auditory Memory<\/a><\/p>\n Classroom Organisation<\/a><\/p>\n Developing Sight Vocabulary<\/a><\/p>\n Dyslexia Aware<\/a><\/p>\n Early Keyboarding Skills<\/a><\/p>\n Homework Hints for Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n Non-Verbal Reasoning Activities<\/a><\/p>\n Paired Reading<\/a><\/p>\n Reading Fluency<\/a><\/p>\n Reading<\/a><\/p>\n Scribing<\/a><\/p>\n Strategies to Develop Reading Comprehension<\/a><\/p>\n Suggestions for Reading<\/a><\/p>\n Visual Processing<\/a><\/p>\n EXTERNAL LINKS<\/strong><\/p>\n Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n