Secondary Toolkit Preface
This Toolkit contains resources for those working in the Secondary Sector. It is intended to be a starting/familiarisation point on the topic of Dyslexia/Literacy.
After using these resources we strongly recommend that you try our Self Assessments and proceed from there at the relevant level for your personal needs, as advised.
Webcast 1: Understanding Dyslexia and Other Literacy Difficulties Viewed
A 24 minute webcast contains valuable information on the definition of dyslexia with some practical strategies
Webcast 2: Sir Jim Rose on Dyslexia and the Simple View of Reading Viewed
A 14 minute webcast presented by Sir Jim Rose gives an understanding of Dyslexia and the Simple View of Reading.
Indicators of Dyslexia Viewed
Read the BDA website pages on indicators of dyslexia including schools through further and higher education
A Framework for Understanding Dyslexia Viewed
A Framework for Understanding Dyslexia - Theories of dyslexia
Exploring ways to get dyslexic students excited about reading Viewed
A video for Teaching Assistants which discusses ways to support pupils with dyslexia
The Assessing Dyslexia Toolkit for Teachers Viewed
The Assessing Dyslexia Toolkit for Teachers is an online resource from Dyslexia Scotland, equally useful for those working in other UK schools:
The Daily Mathematics Lesson Viewed
The Daily Mathematics Lesson: Guidance to Support Pupils with Dyslexia & Dyscalculia. DfES 0512/2001
Common indicators of dyslexia in adults Viewed
Difficulties often associated with dyslexia in teenagers and adults