More recent changes to the Scottish curriculum in terms of the Curriculum for excellence although a developing curriculum brings challenge and enjoyment for both the learner and teacher as well hopefully involvement for the parents. For the dyslexic child this holds much promise as work can be submitted and learned in different ways than many of us parents remember school to be like. However, this is reliant upon the skills and willingness of the teachers to take risks and develop their practice to meet the needs of the individual children, dyslexic children and others with and without SPLD.

Although less structured and less focused on assessment, attainment is still expected and will be achieved, the Scottish levels of achievement that we were all used to will be forgotten. This will be disconcerting for teachers as well as parents as previous levels of achievement will not be used.

At dyslexia-consultants we have a good understanding of the new curriculum and its impact in the classroom and the expected levels of attainment at levels 1-3.

As a teacher who spends all his time screening for dyslexia, assessing dyslexic traits, and trying to remove barriers to learning in dyslexic children and their schools I have a good understanding of the individuals needs and the needs of the schools in which they learn. I regularly develop Individual Education Plans for the individuals and provide them with skills, tools and strategies to overcome as many issues surrounding their dyslexia as possible. This can be in many different ways from individual tutoring, dyslexia screening, creating dyslexia friendly schools, the use of ICT in the classroom, CPD for teachers and staff in dyslexia, inclusion, and most importantly developing self belief and confidence that has more often than not been lost in the dyslexic individual.

We carry a small selection of dyslexic resources based upon our successful experiences with using them. Unfortuantely, each dyslexics needs are different and the resources will not suite all individuals.

However, if I was to support one resource in particular it would be Toe by Toe. Written in 1973, still in use today, successful completion of this book (about 1 ½ years at 15 minutes per day), has proven to significantly benefit the reading ability of all users. The RRP of this book is £25.00 and we sell Toe by Toe for £21.00 including delivery.

We are willing to perform dyslexia assessments, dyslexia screening in Aberdeenshire and beyond, and provide dyslexia tutoring and dyslexia teaching to all ages of people.

As a student of Inclusion and inclusive practice, we firmly believe in the rights of those with Dyslexia and literacy difficulties to be able to benefit from the education system that is offered to them. It is always a question of meeting the dyslexic individuals needs inside out outside the classroom as well as ensuring they reach their full potential in life, whether this is in an academic way or otherwise.

We are upto date with the Additional Support for Learners Act, 2004 and 2009, and can offer advice on the implications for your child.

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