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 parents

Is Your Nursery Doing Enough for Pre-Reading Skills?

Don't wait for your child to struggle. Discover what high-quality early sound support looks like and the simple questions you can ask today.

11 October 2026 · 4 min read

For parents

Hands-On Learning at 14: Is a Vocational Pathway Right?

Discover how practical, hands-on learning from age 14 can rebuild confidence for dyslexic teenagers struggling with traditional school.

10 October 2026 · 4 min read

For parents

What Happens If My Child Fails the Year 1 Phonics Test?

If your child didn't reach the expected score in the Phonics Screening Check, take a deep breath. Here is why it is not a fail, and what happens next.

9 October 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

School Attendance Fines and Anxiety: A Calm Guide for Parents

What to do if reading anxiety is keeping your child at home and you are worried about penalty notices.

8 October 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

My Dyslexic Child is Refusing School: Home Education Legal Options

If reading distress has turned school mornings into a battleground, you have the legal right to choose elective home education.

7 October 2026 · 6 min read

For educators

Is Your School Ready for the New RISE Programme? A Leader's Guide

How school leaders can access DfE regional improvement support to strengthen SEND and literacy provision.

6 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Why Is My 12-Year-Old Struggling to Read?

The jump to secondary school can hide reading struggles. Here is what new research shows and how you can help.

5 October 2026 · 5 min read

For educators

Is Your School's Digital Setup Safe and Accessible?

How to review your filtering and monitoring systems to keep pupils safe without blocking essential assistive technology.

4 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Reading Struggles and Anxiety in Young Teens: What Parents Can Do

Why ages 12 and 13 can be a tipping point for reading anxiety, and how to help your child feel safe again.

3 October 2026 · 5 min read

For educators

How to Use the National Education Nature Park to Help Struggling Readers

How to turn outdoor learning into a powerful, low-stress tool for multisensory phonics and vocabulary.

2 October 2026 · 5 min read

For educators

How to Design an Inclusive Classroom Without a Budget

Practical, zero-cost environmental and instructional tweaks you can make for your dyslexic pupils by Monday morning.

1 October 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Making Space for Curiosity: When Phonics Practice Feels Hard

How to keep your child's love of learning alive at home even when learning to read is a struggle.

30 September 2026 · 4 min read