Literacy and Dyslexia Help

Discover how structured, multi-sensory approaches help readers thrive. We translate research into practical, stress-free strategies for home and school.

Understanding Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning difference that changes how the brain processes written language. It can make reading, spelling, and writing much harder—even for children who are exceptionally bright, highly motivated, and given great teaching.

What it is:

  • Reading slowly or hesitating over words

  • Mixing up similar letters or sounds

  • Finding spelling or organizing written ideas frustrating

What it is not:

  • A sign of low intelligence or capability.

  • A visual problem or just "reading letters backwards."

  • A result of laziness or lack of effort

Why it gets missed

Traditional, fast-paced teaching often leaves quiet, bright children feeling lost and misunderstood. Behind the assumption that they simply need to try harder is a child working tirelessly to decode every word, dealing with quiet frustration and fading self-belief in silence.

How We Teach Children With Literacy Problems

Reading

Reading is a key part of a dyslexia programme, building confidence, decoding skills and a positive relationship with books. 

Writing

Writing is important in programmes for children with literacy difficulties because it builds literacy knowledge through practice.

Phonics

Phonics gives dyslexic children clear, structured ways to connect letters and sounds, supporting confident reading, spelling, and independent learning.

Spelling

Spelling lessons help dyslexic children build confidence, recognise word patterns, and develop practical reading and writing skills.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary helps dyslexic children build word knowledge which improves reading comprehension and writing.

Helpful Resources For Parents

Navigating literacy challenges can feel overwhelming. We have compiled four essential guides and tools to help you understand dyslexia and support your child at home.

Why we use Cellfield

One intervention we use is Cellfield - it uses neuroplasticity to help make the dyslexic brain better at reading, processing words, and developing stronger literacy skills over time.

Cellfield Video

Structuring our lessons

We use Sue Dymock’s research, which clearly shows that students with literacy difficulties and dyslexia do best when every lesson consistently includes reading, writing, spelling, phonological awareness, and vocabulary development.

Teaching Literacy Effectively in the Modern Classroom

How does dyslexia fit in with reading difficulties?

Reading Rockets outlines some of the different reading difficulties that adults and children may experience. This isn’t a complete list, but it’s a helpful guide to get you started.

Reading Rockets website

What is dyslexia?

Here is a brief, accessible description of what dyslexia is, explained by senior lecturer and academic researcher Sue Dymock, drawing on her expertise in literacy learning and research.

Dyslexia Video

Helpful Resources For Parents

Navigating literacy challenges can feel overwhelming. We have compiled four essential guides and tools to help you understand dyslexia and support your child at home.

Why we use Cellfield

One intervention we use is Cellfield - it uses neuroplasticity to help make the dyslexic brain better at reading, processing words, and developing stronger literacy skills over time.

Cellfield Video

Structuring our lessons

We use Sue Dymock’s research, which clearly shows that students with literacy difficulties and dyslexia do best when every lesson consistently includes reading, writing, spelling, phonological awareness, and vocabulary development.

Teaching Literacy Effectively in the Modern Classroom

How does dyslexia fit in with reading difficulties?

Reading Rockets outlines some of the different reading difficulties that adults and children may experience. This isn’t a complete list, but it’s a helpful guide to get you started.

Reading Rockets website

What is dyslexia?

Here is a brief, accessible description of what dyslexia is, explained by senior lecturer and academic researcher Sue Dymock, drawing on her expertise in literacy learning and research.

Dyslexia Video

Ready To Help Your Child Thrive?

Take the first step toward stress-free learning and building genuine academic confidence.

No obligation, just a friendly chat.