Little Guide for Teachers: Supporting Dyslexic Learners in the Classroom

All teachers are teachers of learners with neurodivergence, including dyslexia.  With some simple adjustments and accommodations, learners with dyslexia can thrive in classrooms. This book brings practical advice to teachers on how to support the learning of dyslexic learners. Good Teaching for SEND is Good Teaching for All - so all of the strategies, methods and resources outlined in this Little Guide will support the learning of children in all classrooms.The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day-to-day life as a teacher.*Authored by experts in the field*Easy to dip in-and-out of*Interactive activities encourage you to make it your own*Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it!

Claire Harvey has worked at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity since 2017. She is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of individuals with dyslexia. As Head of Education, she is responsible for the consistently high quality of educational content on dyslexia. The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity has a reputation in the sector as the ‘gold standard’ provider of training on dyslexia. Amongst other training, Claire oversees training for educational professionals to become specialist teachers. Claire is involved with events and training opportunities, including national dyslexia conferences. Claire also delivers presentations to schools and parent organisations to share best practice, top tips, useful teaching strategies and resources. Claire has worked in a large primary school as SEN Team Leader responsible for assessing mainstream pupils, identifying those in need of additional support, allocating them to appropriate intervention groups, teaching the weakest learners herself, and closely monitoring all pupils’ progress.