The Dyslexia Committee has had a very productive term so far, with pupils exploring what dyslexia is, how it can affect learning, and how we can make our school environment more inclusive and supportive for everyone.<\/p>\n
We began by looking closely at what dyslexia actually is<\/strong>. Pupils learned that dyslexia is a difference in the way the brain processes language, particularly reading, spelling and writing. It is not related to intelligence, and many dyslexic learners think in creative, visual and problem\u2011solving ways.<\/p>\n We also discussed what dyslexia can feel like<\/strong>. Committee members explored real-life examples and shared how challenges with reading or remembering information might impact confidence, organisation or classroom tasks. This helped us build empathy and understanding across the group.<\/p>\n A big focus has been celebrating the strengths<\/strong> that often come with dyslexia, including:<\/p>\n We highlighted how these strengths are valuable in school and in future careers.<\/p>\n To help pupils see dyslexia in a positive light, we looked at celebrities and successful individuals with dyslexia. This included actors, athletes, entrepreneurs and authors who have spoken openly about their experiences. Their stories helped show that dyslexia can be a source of strength and innovation.<\/p>\n The committee explored which fonts are easier for dyslexic learners to read. We looked at:<\/p>\n We discussed why these fonts help \u2014 clearer letter shapes, wider spacing and simpler forms.<\/p>\n We reviewed the supports already in place across the school, such as:<\/p>\n The committee also began exploring other tools that might be helpful, including apps, browser extensions and additional assistive technologies.<\/p>\n To raise awareness in a fun and memorable way, pupils have been working on raps and songs about dyslexia. These celebrate strengths, challenge misconceptions and help spread a positive message across the school.<\/p>\n Our next big goal is to present to each class and demonstrate how to use our dyslexia\u2011friendly reading pens. Committee members will explain what the pens do, who might benefit from them, and how they can support reading independence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Dyslexia Committee has had a very productive term so far, with pupils exploring what dyslexia is, how it can affect learning, and how we can make our school environment more inclusive and supportive for everyone. Understanding Dyslexia We began by looking closely at what dyslexia actually is. Pupils learned that dyslexia is a difference … Continue reading Dyslexia Committee Update<\/span> Strengths of Dyslexic Learners<\/h2>\n
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Famous Dyslexic Role Models<\/h2>\n
Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts<\/h2>\n
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Supports We Use in School<\/h2>\n
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Creative Projects<\/h2>\n
Next Steps<\/h2>\n