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children sharing what students and families have to say
It is always lovely to get comments and feedback - here is a selection of what my students and their families have been saying. To Jo this is what she knows but for us she is making us comfortable and supporting us through this journey. We think you are fantastic! - Parent of a Year 2 Student Assessments Thank you so much for this report, it is absolutely excellent, it is so comprehensive and has
Assessment, Teaching
boy reading dyslexia books

August 14, 2021

Books to explain Dyslexia

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 Explaining Dyslexia to a child (or adult) can be daunting but luckily there is a wealth of books and resources that can help.  More and more books are framing dyslexia in a positive light. Yes there are challenges but the way your brain works differently can also be your superpower! This is not an exhaustive list but I thought I would run through a few of my favourites.   Mission Dyslexia by Julie McNeill, Rossie
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Close-up view of open laptop computer displaying JLS education website ready for online tuition

September 9, 2020

Online Tuition

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Teaching during a pandemic! We have all had to adjust to life in the wake of Covid-19. Shortly after lockdown, I decided to move my students to online sessions to continue to support them and their families. Online tuition has come with both its challenges but ultimately rewards.   On a very practical level, there were issues with internet, my own children being at home and my husband also holding online meetings for work.  However,
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