For parents

Practical help for parents and carers supporting a dyslexic child.

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.

23 August 2026 · 5 min read

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.

22 August 2026 · 4 min read

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.

21 August 2026 · 5 min read

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.

18 August 2026 · 6 min read

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.

17 August 2026 · 5 min read

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.

16 August 2026 · 6 min read

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.

15 August 2026 · 6 min read

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.

14 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

My Teenager is Struggling to Attend School: Understanding the Data

When reading difficulties lead to school avoidance, it is a sign of anxiety, not bad behavior. Here is how to understand the patterns and work with your school.

13 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

How to Use AI to Help Your Child with Reading Comprehension

Discover practical, stress-free ways to use AI tools at home to build your child's vocabulary, background knowledge, and reading confidence.

12 August 2026 · 4 min read

For parents

Can AI Actually Help My Child with Reading Comprehension?

A calm, practical guide for parents looking to use technology safely to support reading at home.

11 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Is Your Child Missing School Due to Reading Anxiety?

A gentle, practical guide for parents when reading struggles lead to school avoidance.

10 August 2026 · 4 min read