For parents

Practical help for parents and carers supporting a dyslexic child.

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 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

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 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