Mearns Primary School

Dyslexia Friendly Schools Award

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"Dyslexia is best described as a combination of abilities and difficulties that affect the learning process in one or more of reading, spelling, writing. Accompanying weaknesses may be identified in areas of speed of processing, short-term memory, sequencing and organisation, auditory and/or visual perception, spoken language and motor skills. It is particularly related to mastering and using written language, which may include alphabetic, numeric and musical notation.

Some dyslexics have outstanding creative skills. Others have strong oral skills. Some have no outstanding talents. They all have strengths. Dyslexia can occur despite normal intellectual ability and teaching. It is independent of socio-economic or language background."

The Dyslexia Handbook 2002, p67.

As all parents will be aware Mearns Primary School is currently working in partnership with Dyslexia Scotwest to achieve the Jackie Stewart Dyslexia Friendly Schools Award. Letters informing parents of the process should have now reached all families and parents are encourage to contact Liz McKelvie at Dyslexia Scotwest to discuss their views of how well the school identifies and supports dyslexic pupils.

What have we been doing?

Over the past two sessions the school has worked hard to develop its policy and practice which supports all pupils with additional support needs. If any parent has a concern about their child’s needs then you are encouraged to contact the school in the first instance to discuss the matter.

Linda Clarkson is the School’s Support for Learning Coordinator and will be happy to discuss any concerns or clarify if you feel that your child is experiencing difficulties which require further support or attention.

ONLINE ADVICE

Click here to view our Guide to Paired Reading for Parents

Click here for a list of helpful contact details for a range of websites linked to organisations supporting dyslexic people.