Jun 3, 2015 | DM News Blog
“Spoken language underpins the development of reading and writing. The quality and variety of language that pupils hear and speak are vital for developing their vocabulary and grammar and their understanding for reading and writing.” Department for Education, GOV.UK...
May 20, 2015 | DM News Blog
Why creative links between subject content could be just one of the keys to success. Exercise, a healthy diet and a good night’s sleep are things which we all know to be crucial when studying for important tests and exams. We are all also familiar – either as a...
Jan 22, 2015 | DM News Blog
It is understandable that parents feel like they might get more support for their child if they have an ‘official’ label. It also makes sense that it might be easier for teachers and SENCOs to differentiate lessons and interventions if they know exactly what...
Jan 13, 2015 | DM News Blog
It was a great way to end the autumn term at The Cherwell School in Oxford, as we celebrated what was the end of implementing a huge systemic change in their approach to literacy intervention. Following a successful pilot trial with 8 students last academic year, The...
Jan 30, 2013 | DM News Blog
Taylor’s Story Everyone recognizes Dr. Seuss, right? To a dyslexic, rhymes can be such a struggle — even impossible. Many don’t hear the letter sounds like you and I. My daughter Taylor never learned to rhyme. Taylor, for instance, is an 11th grader who...
