Kevin Murphy

Founder, Dyslexia.ai

Computer scientist and engineer. Dyslexic.

Kevin built Lexy because the tools he needed at school did not exist. He has been developing literacy software for dyslexic learners since 2018.

83 articles

For educators

Early Years CPD: Free Training to Spot Early Literacy Struggles

Discover high-quality, free professional development pathways to help you identify and support early speech, language, and pre-reading challenges.

23 October 2026 · 4 min read

Adult dyslexia

How to Fund Adult Reading Classes and Dyslexia Support in the UK

Discover how government funding, adult education grants, and Advanced Learner Loans pay for courses and the assistive technology you need.

22 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Why Does My Child Struggle with Times Tables?

A calm, practical guide to working memory, the Year 4 Multiplication Check, and stress-free learning strategies.

21 October 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

Why Struggling Readers Avoid School (And How 'Belonging' Helps)

When reading feels impossible, school feels unsafe. Here is how building a sense of belonging can help your child return to the classroom.

20 October 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

Can a School Exclude a Child with SEN?

A calm, clear guide to your child's legal rights and the government's new plans to reform school exclusions.

19 October 2026 · 5 min read

For educators

Supporting School Avoidance: Lessons on Belonging for Teachers

Discover how time-poor teachers can use evidence-based strategies from recent DfE case studies to reduce literacy anxiety and welcome struggling readers back.

18 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Why Does My Child Hate Going to School? Reading and School Refusal

Discover how hidden reading anxiety drives school avoidance, and how to help your child feel safe again.

17 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Choosing a Nursery for a Child with Speech Delay

How to find an early years setting that supports communication, language, and pre-reading skills without the stress.

16 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Is My Child's Nursery Teacher Trained to Spot Reading Struggles?

We look at what early years staff are actually trained to monitor and how to have a calm, helpful chat with your child's key worker.

15 October 2026 · 5 min read

Phonics & structured literacy

Am I Too Old to Learn to Read Better? Adult Literacy Options

It is never too late to build strong reading skills. Discover how structured literacy and free local college courses can help you read with confidence.

14 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs: Speech and Language Help

Learn how government-backed local hubs can help your toddler's speech delay without the long wait.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read

For educators

Is Your School's Phonics Progress Stalling? What the 2026 Data Tells Us

A data-driven look at the latest provisional phonics screening results and how school leaders can strengthen school-wide structured literacy.

12 October 2026 · 4 min read