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Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that mainly affects the skills involved in reading, spelling and writing. It is not linked to intelligence – many children with dyslexia are creative, imaginative, and think in unique ways. With the right support, they can thrive both in school and beyond.

Signs of Dyslexia

Children with dyslexia may show some of the following characteristics:

  • Difficulty learning to read or sounding out words

  • Struggles with spelling or writing clearly

  • Challenges with memory and sequencing

  • Slower speed when processing written information

  • Strengths in creativity, problem-solving and big-picture thinking

How We Support in School

At Woodchurch, we use a range of approaches to support children with dyslexia, including:

  • Providing dyslexia-friendly reading materials

  • Using coloured overlays or tinted backgrounds to reduce visual stress

  • Breaking instructions into small, clear steps

  • Offering assistive technology such as text-to-speech tools

  • Celebrating and encouraging children’s strengths and creativity

How You Can Support at Home

Parents and carers can play a big role in building confidence and resilience. Helpful strategies include:

  • Sharing books together in a relaxed and enjoyable way

  • Using audiobooks to support reading

  • Breaking homework into smaller, manageable chunks

  • Encouraging your child’s creative strengths, such as drawing, building or storytelling

  • Focusing on effort, progress and confidence rather than just results

Recommended Resource

See Dyslexia Differently – an animation created by the British Dyslexia Association to help children and families understand dyslexia. It addresses common misconceptions, highlights challenges, and celebrates the strengths of dyslexic learners.
👉 Watch the animation and explore the teaching resource here
👉 Visit dyslex.io for practical strategies and support.

More Useful Links

We’re Here to Help

If you think your child may have dyslexia, or if they have already been identified, please speak with their class teacher or our Inclusion Leader, Mrs Butcher. Together, we can put the right support in place to help your child succeed and grow in confidence.