Please see below a blue ribbon, this symbolises Dyslexia Awareness Week. We have asked all staff to support us with this venture by wearing a ribbon all week. Pupils will receive a Dyslexia Awareness lesson this week during PHSE. Further to this we have encouraged staff to participate in a pen free lesson (see Miss Tullis in action!).

We have given staff some information to help raise awareness, if pupils ask what the ribbon symbolises.

Dyslexia
• Dyslexia is a difficulty in processing language – based information.
• Dyslexia can affect anyone and is different for everyone.
• It is not a disability, it is a difference in the way you learn.
• It is estimated that 1 in 10 people has dyslexia.

Challenges associated with dyslexia

• Problems with reading, taking notes, remembering numbers, names and details
• Difficulty with time keeping, managing time, organising work etc…
• Problems with written work e.g. spelling and writing
• Short term memory problems and sequencing difficulties

Strengths associated with dyslexia

• Being very creative and enjoying practical tasks
• Strong visual thing skills e.g. see/think in 3D
• Good verbal skills
• Good social interaction
• Being good at problem solving

Famous Dyslexics

• Jamie Oliver – Chef
• Stephen Naismith – Footballer
• Richard Branson – Entrepreneur
• Orlando Bloom – Actor
• Holly Willoughby – T.V presenter
• Bill Gates – Microsoft