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Dyslexia is a neurological difference and therefore can affect the way children see the world and learn. As every child is unique, so is their experience of dyslexia. At Red Oaks, we see dyslexia as a super power as there are huge positives to thinking differently. Many dyslexic children are incredibly creative and have amazing verbal language and reasoning skills.

Dyslexia primarily affects reading and writing skills. Sometimes, in the lower year groups, reading and writing skills take a little bit of time to develop which is developmentally normal. As the children progress into Key stage 2, this is when dyslexia may become clearer. However, dyslexia is not just linked to reading and writing skills and may also affect processing and remembering information. Dyslexia can also impact on other areas such as organisational skills.

Each child with dyslexia will experience the condition in a way that is unique to them. It ranges across a broad continuum and each child will therefore have their own set of 'super powers' and difficulties.
At Red Oaks, we put quality first teaching at the heart of every lesson. Our creative approach to lessons through our TEEP planning allows every child to access the learning. We believe that providing for every learning need within our classroom, all children will learn to know more and remember more, expanding their knowledge of the world around them.
This link from the British Dyslexia Association may help support you if you have any concerns

NEW Supporting a Dyslexic Pupil and what is a Dyslexia friendly school - download here
NEW Assembly presentation: Understanding dyslexia - download here
See Dyslexia Differently - a lovely, thought provoking video about Dyslexia
Read and Spell.com - 7 ideas for making spelling fun!
Dyslexia Friend Policy & Appendices - download here