Resources for supporting learners with Dyslexia

Dyslexia is one of a number of conditions under the umbrella term neurodiversity. According to the British Dyslexia Association, around ten per cent of the population are affected by dyslexia to some extent. These figures might not be a true reflection of the prevalence of dyslexia as there is likely to be a proportion of the population, particularly adults or older students, who may not have had a formal diagnosis or assessment.


Dyslexia resource guide

The Dyslexia resource guide aims to provide teachers and trainers in the FE sector with an understanding of the potential impact of dyslexia on learning and how to better support learners to achieve their full potential.

It focuses on dyslexia and related conditions from a neurodiversity perspective, including how staff can make the most of an individual’s strengths and positive characteristics associated with their neurodiverse condition.

The resource explores the signs, symptoms, and behaviours and provides top tips for adapting communication, teaching strategies and environment to enable learners to thrive. The guide also signposts to a wide range of resources and CPD training to help staff to increase their knowledge and confidence to embed skills effectively into the support they provide.

supporting learners with dyslexia taster session is freely available online, designed to be used alongside the guide. 

cover image of Dyslexia Resource guide

Neurodiversity: Unleashing potential in learners

Read Kath Wood’s Neurodiversity: Unleashing potential in learners blog post.

Kath, a Disability Training and Consultancy Specialist at Remploy Ltd, explains why thinking about conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and autism just as special educational needs or learning difficulties may prevent teachers and trainers recognising some learners’ potential.

Kath explains why, instead, looking at these as examples of neurodiversity can help teachers to recognise and unleash the potential in learners, with and without a diagnosed condition.


Quick links

British Dyslexia Association – provides information, advice and guidance.

Dyslexia Action – provides accredited training.

Dyslexia Foundation – Dyslexia screenings and subsidised rates  of assessment costs for people in work  and education

RNIB Bookshare – RNIB Bookshare supports learners with a print disability to access the curriculum. They provide accessible textbooks and resources for sight loss, dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism and qualifying physical disabilities. The service is free to UK education organisations.