Training

How we can help

Educational staff benefit from regular training that increases understanding of dyslexia and provides practical strategies for inclusive teaching. Training should help teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff recognise common signs of dyslexia, understand the barriers learners may face, and adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs.

By providing appropriate training and implementing inclusive teaching practices, educational settings can create supportive learning environments where learners with dyslexia are able to participate fully and succeed academically and socially.

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How we can support with training in educational and work settings

Educational staff benefit from regular training that increases understanding of dyslexia and provides practical strategies for inclusive teaching. Training should help teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff recognise common signs of dyslexia, understand the barriers learners may face, and adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs.

Key areas of dyslexia training in educational settings include:

  • Understanding dyslexia

  • Identifying early indicators

  • Using inclusive teaching strategies

  • Developing accessible classroom environments

  • Learning how to use assistive technology

  • Supporting emotional wellbeing and self-esteem for learners

  • Working collaboratively with parents, carers, and specialist professionals to provide consistent support.

In education

Effective support strategies in educational settings may include:

  • Providing extra processing time.

  • Breaking instructions into smaller steps.

  • Using clear fonts and uncluttered resources.

  • Offering verbal as well as written instructions.

  • Allowing alternative ways for learners to demonstrate understanding.

  • Encouraging overlearning and repetition to reinforce skills.

Schools and colleges should also ensure that staff understand relevant legal responsibilities relating to equality and additional learning needs. In the UK, educational providers are expected to make reasonable adjustments to support learners with dyslexia under the Equality Act 2010.

In the Workplace

Key areas of dyslexia training in workplace settings include: 

  • Understanding how dyslexia can affect the work context 

  • Recognising common signs of dyslexia in adults

  • Exploring practical workplace strategies to improve productivity and reduce barriers

  • Learning how to make reasonable adjustments that support employees effectively

  • Using assistive technology

  • Supporting employee wellbeing, confidence, and reducing workplace stress or anxiety

  • Promoting a culture of inclusion, openness, and understanding across teams 

Effective support strategies in workplace settings may include:

  • Providing clear, structured instructions and breaking tasks into manageable steps.

  • Allowing additional processing time where needed.

  • Offering information in multiple formats (e.g. verbal and written).

  • Using accessible fonts and clear document layouts.

  • Encouraging the use of assistive technology.

  • Allowing flexibility in how tasks are completed where possible.

  • Providing written summaries of meetings or key points. 

Organisations should also be aware of their legal responsibilities. In the UK, employers are required to make reasonable adjustments for employees with dyslexia under the Equality Act 2010. By developing awareness and implementing inclusive practices, workplaces can enable individuals with dyslexia to work to their strengths, contributing fully and confidently within their roles. 

Our Team

We believe that every person learns differently, and our goal is to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support tailored to individual needs.

We work with children, adults, parents, educators and workplaces to help build confidence in reading, writing, communication, and learning. Our team understands that dyslexia can affect people in different ways, which is why we take a supportive and personalised approach to every individual.

  • We hold up-to-date, enhanced DBS (copy on request)

  • We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance

  • We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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Emily

BA(Hons), PGCE, PGCert SEN, Level 7 SpLD, CPT3A, ATS, MDG, Member of PATOSS, Dyslexia Guild APC

Contact Emily:
Call: 07871 218191
Email: emily@dyslexiaeastsussex.co.uk

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Natalie

BA(Hons), Primary Education with QTS, PGCert L7, CPT3A, RQTU with the BPS, MDG, Dyslexia Guild APC

Contact Natalie:
Call: 07967 994037
Email: natalie@dyslexiaeastsussex.co.uk

Contact Us for more information

If you would like to learn more about support and training for dyslexia in educational and workplace settings, please contact us. We can provide information about staff training, inclusive strategies, practical support, and resources to help individuals with dyslexia achieve their full potential.

Whether you are a school, college, early years setting, workplace, or individual educator, we are happy to discuss your training needs and how tailored support can benefit both staff and those you support. Our services include inclusive teaching approaches for educational settings as well as workplace adjustments, awareness training, and strategies to support employees with dyslexia effectively.