Medway Dyslexia Association - INSET for Schools

411 High Street Chatham Kent ME4 4NU
Tel: 01634 848232
Helpline: 0870 770 5262

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What is being dyslexia-friendly?

Being dyslexia-friendly is a commitment to actively use strategies and practices known to enable individuals acheive thier full potential. These practices re indicative of an inclusive ethos and recognise the value of each individual's talent and differences. In schools and colleges, dyslexia-friendly practices help all pupils and students towards achieving their true potential.

What is the Dyslexia-Friendly Schools Support Project?

This project, now in its 3rd year, has been developed by the Medway Dyslexia Association, with funding from the Children's Fund Medway, to raise awareness of dyslexia and provide support and training in schools. One of the aims of the project is to help dyslexic pupils have their difficulties recognised and needs addressed before they slip onto the slope of failure, insecurity and increasingly poor self-esteem and confidence.

So far we have had 42 schools and the behavioural support service involved in the project:

Cuxton Community Junior
Wayfield Primary
The Robert Napier
Kingfisher Community Junior
Gordon Junior
Spinnens Acre Junior
New Road Primary & Nursery Unit
St Peter's Infants
Minster College (Sheppey)
St Nicholas Infants
Minster in Sheppey County Primary
St James CE Primary
English Martyrs Catholic Primary
Walderslade Girls
Sherwin Knight Junior
St Thomas More R.C. Primary
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical
Delce Infant
Cuxton Infant
Hundred of Hoo
Chatham South
Barnsole Junior
Balfour Junior

Twydall Infants
Twydall Junior
Hempstead Infants
Walderslade Primary
Bligh Junior
Ridge Meadow Primary
Elaine Primary
Sherwin Knight Infants
St Margaret's at Troy Town
St William of Perth
The Thomas Aveling
Balfour Infants
Brompton Westbrook Community Primary
Luton Junior
Chapter
Rochester Grammer School for Girls
Warren Wood
Glencoe Junior
St Thomas of Canterbury

Also this year, The Richard Watts' Charity of Rochester has actively supported the project.

How will the Dyslexia-Friendly Schools Support Project help my school become dyslexia - friendly?

One personalised, tailored half-day INSET session per year for staff training.
Two consultation sessions to deal with specific dyslexia issues
Membership of the Medway Dyslexia Association and use of its Resource Centre.
Affiliated membership of the national British Dyslexia Association, receiving its' quarterly and annual publications and information.
Access to training and conferences run by the Medway Dyslexia Association at reduced costs.
Services of a trained befriender/mediator.
Free copies of our "Is your classroom dyslexia-friendly?" checklist
Termly Newsletter

Alternatively, if you do not wish to join the project we can provide just the INSET training to your specific requirement.