1. Learning and teaching for dyslexic pupils
Areas of need set out in the SEN code of practice
Learning and teaching for dyslexic pupils

2. Learning outcomes You will: understand current definitions of dyslexia
know some of the barriers to learning for dyslexic pupils
be able to recognise when to modify learning objectives for dyslexic pupils
know some access strategies, teaching styles and approaches for dyslexic pupils, and
become familiar with some of the ICT that can support dyslexic pupils.

3. Learning outcomes Activity 1 You will:
understand current definitions of dyslexia, and
be aware of some of the barriers to learning experienced by dyslexic learners.

4. Talents and abilities that often accompany dyslexia
Lateral thinking and imaginative problem-solving
Good spatial awareness and visualising skills. 4

5. When things go wrong
“I hide my work. Sometimes I wish I could hide myself away forever”
Pupil with dyslexia 5

6. Building self-confidence
Use specific praise
Praise ideas, content and effort
Value pupil’s work and make sure that the pupil and their peers do too
Notice and use pupil’s strengths
Avoid exposing pupil’s weaknesses in front of their peers
Make sure the whole class understands what is dyslexia and is aware of famous dyslexic role models. 6

7. Learning outcome Activity 2
You will consider ways in which you can recognise pupils likely to be on the dyslexic continuum.

8. Identifying dyslexia and assessing learning needs
National curriculum assessment profiles
Achievement of curricular targets, particular difficulties with class or group curricular targets involving spelling, sequencing skills or rote recall
Day-to-day assessment in class
Written work
Screening for difficulties in phonological awareness
Checklists. 8

9. Learning outcomes Activity 3 You will:
consider when to modify learning objectives for dyslexic learners, and
become familiar with some of the teaching approaches and access strategies that are appropriate for dyslexic learners. 9

10. Waves of intervention Wave 3
Additional highly personalised interventions
Wave 2
Additional interventions to enable pupils to work at age-related expectations or above
Wave 1
Inclusive, quality first teaching for all 10

11. A dyslexia-friendly classroom11

12. Visual timetable 12

13. Display of pupils’ work
Slide 1.19 13

14. Science words
Slide 1.20 14

15. ICT prompts 15

16. English work 16

17. Using mind maps 17

18. Assessing learning: traffic lights18

19. Desktop prompts 19

20. Pupil’s workplace, with table wedge20

21. Rainbow alphabet 21

22. Using the alphabet 22

23. Work display and bookshelves23

24. Learning outcome Activity 4
You will consider some teaching styles and approaches appropriate for dyslexic learners. 24

25. Learning outcome Activity 5
You will become familiar with some of the ICT that supports dyslexic pupils. 25

26. Presenting written information
Printed information might look like this to dyslexic learners
Click on the text box on the left to activate the animation see the animation. 26

27. Learning outcomes Activity 6 You will:
consolidate your learning about dyslexia by looking at examples of appropriately differentiated lessons, and
identify key points of action for yourself. 27