Dyslexia Catalyst

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Helping Teachers

Teachers/ Schools/Local Dyslexia Associations

I offer INSET and CPD around the country and abroad. Please look at the testimonial page of the teachers’ section for comments on the effectiveness of these sessions.

These sessions can take place over a twilight, a half-day, a full day or up to a three day training period for small and large groups.

In the past, some of these groups have included teachers-students, teachers-parents, parents-students or one very effective three-day session of parents-students-teachers!

My main areas of expertise are:

  • How to Provide Effective Study Skills Support in the Mainstream Classroom 

(either Primary or Secondary)

  • Scaffolding Creative Writing for All Pupils in the Mainstream Classroom 

(either Primary or Secondary)

  • Scaffolding Non-Fiction Writing for all Pupils in the Mainstream Classroom

(either Primary or Secondary)

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