Bath and Mendip Partnership Teaching School

This course is intended for those new to working with children with dyslexia

This presentation begins with an exploration of the term dyslexia.

Several definitions will be examined as well as a consideration of a variety of strengths as well as weaknesses associated with the condition.

There will also be an examination of a wide range of early indicators of dyslexia, pertinent to the classroom, including the signs of dyslexia associated with motor development, reading writing, mathematics and memory.

Following this, the training will focus on how teaching staff can most effectively meet the needs of pupils with dyslexia, exploring the “dyslexia-friendly” classroom, communication and importance of supporting the pupil’s memory.

This course scored 9.2 out of 10 last year

“Very informative and will help me in the classroom.” 
“Great classroom strategies for ALL children.”

This training will enable delegates to explore the use of a number of assessments that can be administered by teachers and teaching assistants both to develop a more precise understanding of a pupil’s language difficulties and to inform the full diagnostic process.

The tests examined will include non-word reading and short-term memory tests. In addition delegates will be shown how to use a test of phonological skills that they can readily use in schools.

This training will build upon the course offered by the Teaching School in February.

This course scored 9.2 out of 10 last year

“Really useful and lots of 
practical applications.”