Dyslexia and English

Elizabeth Turner is responsible for the Dyslexia Resource at Hawarden High School, and the County INSET provider on Dyslexia for Flintshire. Jayne Pughe is a teacher of English and Media Studies and the SENCO at Hawarden High School.

• Introduction and background to the subject; Issues relating to the Dyslexic student in the English Classroom; Dealing with Dyslexia in the English Department - Reading, comprehension, grammar, spelling, writing, handwriting, oracy, drafting and planning,presentation of work; English Literature and Poetry; Preparing for and succeeding with National Examinations; Pointers for staff development; Conclusion.