The Dyslexia.ai Blog
Practical help, grounded in evidence.
Written for the people doing the work — parents at the kitchen table, teachers at the whiteboard, and adults who were never given the tools they needed.
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For educators
Using Pupil Premium for Effective Structured Literacy
A practical, evidence-based guide for school leaders to allocate funding for reading interventions that work.
For educators
Why School Belonging is Key to GCSE Success for Dyslexic Pupils
New DfE data links a sense of belonging to higher Key Stage 4 attainment. Here is how school leaders can build it.
For parents
How to Write to Your Child's School About Attendance and Reading Anxiety
A calm, step-by-step guide and email template to help you partner with your child's school when reading struggles make attendance hard.
For parents
The Myth of 'Loving to Read' Before You Can Decode
Why telling a struggling reader to 'just love books' backfires, and what actually helps.
For parents
When Reading Anxiety Leads to School Avoidance: A Guide for Parents
How to work with your child's school to ease reading stress and build a supportive attendance plan.
Adult dyslexia
How to Pay for College as an Adult with Dyslexia: The LLE Explained
Discover how the UK's new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) makes retraining affordable and flexible for adult learners.
For educators
The Science of Reading for Older Kids: Demystifying the 'Love of Reading'
Why struggling older students need explicit decoding skills before they can find joy in books.
For parents
How Can I Fund Extra Help for My Dyslexic Teen?
A straightforward guide to the 16 to 19 Bursary and Tuition Funds for UK college students.
For parents
Supporting Your Child with Key Stage 2 Reading Without the Panic
If your child is struggling with KS2 SATs prep, here is how to lower the pressure and build real reading confidence at home.
For parents
How to Use Your Local Authority's 'Local Offer' for Dyslexia Support
Every UK council must publish a directory of local SEND support. Here is how to find it and use it to get help for your child.
For parents
Choosing a Secondary School: A Calm Guide to SEND Policies
How to look past the shiny brochures, read the official paperwork, and find a mainstream school where your child will thrive.
For parents
Is My Child Falling Behind in Year 1? What the Data Shows
If you are searching for the average reading level of a 5-year-old, here is what the national data actually says.
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