Useful Links
Ability Net
A UK based charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.
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Dyspraxia Foundation
A UK charity that exists to help people to understand and cope with dyspraxia. They are a resource for parents, for teenagers and adults who have the condition, and for professionals who help all of them.
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
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Dystalk
Information on dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD and dysgraphia.
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SEND – Code of Practice
It explains the duties of local authorities, health bodies, schools and colleges to provide for those with special educational needs under part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25
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What works for children and young people with literacy difficulties?
The effectiveness of intervention schemes. Fifth edition.
www.interventionsforliteracy.org.uk/assets/What-Works-5th-edition-Rev-July-2016.pdf
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Richmond Dyslexia Association
A voluntary organisation which aims to promote awareness of the problems of specific learning difficulties/dyslexia, and advise parents and teachers on the help and advice that is available.
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The Dyslexia-SpLD-Trust
A collaboration of voluntary and community organisations with funding from the Department for Education to provide reliable information to parents, teachers, schools and the wider sector. It acts as the important communication channel between government, leading dyslexia organisations, parents, schools, colleges, teachers and the sector.
www.thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk
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Identifying and Teaching Young People with Dyslexia & Literacy Difficulties
An independent review by Sir Jim Rose into the teaching and identification of dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
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