It is estimated that around 10% of the UK population have dyslexia. It is vital that schools are equipped to support students to achieve their best possible outcomes.
In this brand-new masterclass, Sam Garner will explore this complex area to help you to increase your understanding of dyslexia and how it impacts students learning. You will come away feeling confident to put in place evidence based interventions, implement simple strategies for dyslexia friendly classrooms and make more effective use of your teaching assistants.
Join us for this half-day masterclass led by Sam Garner and come away with everything you need to know to support your students with dyslexia.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This masterclass will enable you to:
- Understand how dyslexia affects students learning
- Company with the SEND Code of Practice and The Equality Act 2010 in relation to dyslexia
- Be clear on the usual screening and diagnosis process
- Understand how you can support students to achieve their best possible outcomes
- Implement simple strategies to create a dyslexia friendly classroom
- Support students to develop their independent working skills
- Improve how you work with parents and carers
- Understand the impact dyslexia can have on a students mental health and how to support them
