For parents
Practical help for parents and carers supporting a dyslexic child.
For parents
Making Space for Curiosity: When Reading is a Struggle
How to keep your child learning and asking questions even when decoding feels like a mountain.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.