For Teachers, Tutors and Learning Support Staff in HE and FE
Do you have students who fit one or more of these descriptions?
- Contributes well in seminars, but essays are disappointing
- Exam results are always much lower than predicted
- Has real difficulty with organisation and deadlines
- Takes a long time to produce written work
- Seems unable to take effective notes
- Spelling and punctuation are surprisingly erratic
These students could have dyslexia, and without suitable support they are likely to fail to fulfil their potential.
Investigation of possible dyslexic difficulties can help tutors and learning support staff to find the most effective ways to support these students. It can also identify students who are eligible for additional help, perhaps through the Disabled Student Allowance for students in Higher Education.
Colleges or universities can adopt policies to ensure that students with dyslexia are not disadvantaged. A Dyslexia Friendly College has the potential to improve the learning of all students by acknowledging that individuals learn in different ways and providing opportunities for them to do so.
Colleges and universities have a duty under the Equality Act to ensure that they do not discriminate against students who are disabled.
Services suitable for students:
- Adult screening test to see whether you show signs of possible dyslexia
- Adult dyslexia assessment to diagnose dyslexia. Our assessors are approved to supply evidence to support applications for DSA.
- Assistive Technology training to learn how computers and other aids can help
- Adult tuition may sometimes by funded by a DSA allowance
- Visual stress test
- TTRS Touch-Type Read and Spell courses
Call our confidential Helpline to discuss your needs and to find whether we may currently be able to offer you any free services.
