Dyslexia Outreach Team

Enabling all children and young people with dyslexia to thrive

The Dyslexia Outreach Team (DOT) is staffed by 5 experienced teachers, all of whom hold specialist qualifications for teaching and assessing pupils with dyslexia and/or literacy difficulties.

The team works in partnership with all schools across Suffolk to improve outcomes for learners who have significant literacy difficulties.

A diagnosis of dyslexia is not necessary to access this service however evidence of a dyslexic profile is required. For more information, please click the drop down menus below.

Mission Statement

ENABLING ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA TO THRIVE

BY:

Promoting resilience, independence, well-being and strengths
Partnership with schools, ensuring a sustained impact
Promoting high expectations from teachers, staff, pupils and parents for what all children and young people can achieve, in line with the Raising the Bar agenda
Supporting schools to create positive and inclusive classrooms where all children learn effectively
Working with schools to remove barriers to learning and supporting children and young people to develop positive strategies to promote independence
Raising awareness of current thinking around dyslexia by providing high quality accredited training, open to all schools

Resources for Parents / Carers

Information for Schools: Core Offer

Core Offer (free to Academies and LA Maintained schools)

Our core service aims to improve outcomes for individual students at Key Stage 2 and 3 who are not making expected progress despite having followed an appropriate literacy intervention.

This is achieved through working directly with the SENDCo and Class Teacher to plan individualised intervention, personalised strategies and teaching approaches in the classroom, alongside support to develop a whole school approach to supporting learners with Dyslexia and/or literacy difficulties.

For more information on when and how to refer a learner to our core service please see the documents below.

Information for Schools: Traded Offer

Traded Service:

Schools can access our traded service at any time. Please click the following link for a list of the support available through our Traded Offer.

Upcoming dyslexia training

DOT Training Offer: 2020-2021

All training packages can also be delivered as bespoke whole school training or to specific teams of staff within schools. If you would like to request this please email nicola.wilde@suffolk.gov.uk

All training will be delivered using Microsoft Teams until further notice.

Dyscalculia and Maths Difficulties

This workshop will explore the distinct profile of Dyscalculia within the umbrella term ‘Maths Learning Difficulties’.

It will give an overview of:

Dyscalculia as a specific learning difficulty
Best practice regarding assessment procedures
A range of teaching strategies and recommendations

Book through Suffolk CPD Online: Course Code: SCH 21/002

Date: Tuesday 25^th May Time: 2pm – 3.30 Cost: £50

Useful websites

Suffolk Dyslexia Association provides information and support to parents of school-age children and adults about dyslexia.

The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust informs, advises and signposts parents, teachers and local authorities about training, interventions and research regarding dyslexia.

The Dyslexia International Foundation established in early 2020, is a charity-run organisation that offers support and services for dyslexic individuals.

The Professional Association for Teachers and Assessors of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) offers its members a range of services to help them in their day-to-day work.

The British Dyslexia Association aims to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, that enable dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.

Dyslexia Action offers a range of products and services for people with dyslexia, employers and educators.

Helen Arkell offers products and services, including courses, for people with dyslexia, employers, educators and parents.

RNIB Bookshare provides accessible textbooks and images to support dyslexic, partially sighted or blind learners who have difficulty reading standard print.

Calibre audio is a national charity providing a subscription-free service of unabridged audio books for adults and children with sight problems, dyslexia or other disabilities, who cannot read print.

The Communication Trust is a coalition of organisations offering support for everyone who works with children and young people in England with speech, language and communication needs.

National Association for Special Education Needs (NASEN) supports all staff in meeting the needs of pupils in schools and other settings, through promoting education, training, development and support.

Crick Software develops practical educational software to benefit all learners.

Made by Dyslexia is led by successful people with dyslexia. The organisation provides free online training for educators to identify, support and empower dyslexic children.

Contact details

The Dyslexia Outreach Team's Contact Details:

Professionals and parents are welcome to contact the specialist teachers for further information, either by calling 07872 007991 or on the following emails:

Nicky Wilde (County Lead Specialist Teacher) nicola.wilde@suffolk.gov.uk

Sandra Sidoli (Specialist Teacher): sandra.sidoli@suffolk.gov.uk

Anji Rico (Specialist Teacher): Anji.rico@suffolk.gov.uk

Zoe Bell (Specialist Teacher): zoe.bell@suffolk.gov.uk

Gail Southgate (Specialist Teacher): Gail.southgate@suffolk.gov.uk

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Enabling all children and young people with dyslexia to thrive

Mission Statement

Resources for Parents / Carers

Resources you may find helpful in supporting your child

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