Assessment & support
Getting an assessment, and the support that follows it.
For parents
What Do the New Vocational GCSEs Mean for My Dyslexic Teen?
Discover how practical, hands-on GCSE options can play to your child's natural problem-solving strengths.
For educators
School Absence and Reading Difficulties: The Hidden Link
How undiagnosed literacy struggles drive persistent school absence, and how specialists can intervene.
For parents
How to Appeal a Secondary School Placement for Dyslexia Support
A calm, step-by-step guide to gathering evidence and preparing for a school admission appeal.
For parents
Is Your Child's School Submitting the Right SEND Data?
A calm, plain-English guide to the annual SEN2 survey and how local authorities track your child's support.
For parents
What is a Section 41 School? A Parent's Guide to the DfE List
Discover how the Section 41 list of approved independent special schools can help you secure the right placement and funding in your child's EHCP.
For parents
Options for Dyslexic Teenagers After GCSE: Finding the Right Path
Discover how practical post-16 pathways like T-Levels, BTECs, and apprenticeships can help your dyslexic teenager thrive.
For parents
Why Attendance Systems Flag Dyslexic Pupils (And How to Handle It)
Strict new attendance tracking can make parents of dyslexic children feel targeted. Here is how to use that data to get support instead of fines.
For educators
How to Talk to Parents About Attendance and Reading Anxiety
A collaborative, empathy-led framework for teachers and SENCOs to support families when literacy struggles drive school avoidance.
For parents
A Parent's Guide to the 2026 SEND Reforms
We explain what the government's new SEND consultation means for your child's dyslexia support and school funding.
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
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.
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.