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SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS

Hull & East Yorkshire's only registered charity for dyslexia.

Support for Schools

On the whole I canā€™t speak highly enough of Dyslexia Sparks. Itā€™s worked for us as a school, for our pupils and for their parents

Michelle RadgeDeputy Head, Designated Safeguarding Lead & SENDCo, Acre Heads Primary

Dyslexia Sparks offers a range of services to support schools, including teacher training, dyslexia assessments, and parent sessions such as coffee mornings.

Our team of specialists work with schools and SENCOs, supporting them to support dyslexic students.

Get in touch to discuss your schoolā€™s needs and how we can work with you to support your pupils, parents and teachers.

Get in touch to discuss your schoolā€™s needs and how we can work with you to support your pupils, parents and teachers

Diagnostic assessments for pupils

  • Formally diagnose dyslexia (if present)
  • Detailed overview of pupilā€™s strengths & areas for development
  • Give recommendations for in-class and additional support
  • Clear feedback delivered to school staff and pupilā€™s parents

Training for Teachers

  • Enables staff to identify dyslexic pupils
  • Provides strategies to support dyslexic learners in the classroom
  • Delivered in school
  • Bespoke training to suit the individual needs of the school

Funding

  • Parent coffee mornings
  • Parent dyslexia awareness training
  • Advice regarding current school dyslexia practices
  • Signposting to other relevant charities or support services

Diagnostic Assessments for Schools

We deliver diagnostic assessments for specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) dyslexia and dyscalculia for Hull and East Riding schools.

Dyslexia Sparks supports schools in Hull and East Yorkshire with diagnostic assessments for specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) dyslexia and dyscalculia.

The results give a formal diagnosis if dyslexia or dyscalculia is present. Plus a detailed insight into individual strengths and areas of difficulty; as well as preferred learning styles and techniques.

Discover our latest News StoriesĀ 

Events
August 28, 2024

Childrenā€™s Dyslexia Assessments ā€“ All You Need to Know

Parent Support Group Thursday 12 September, 10-11am Are you considering children's dyslexia assessments but want to know more? Is your child struggling at school? Do they find reading and writing…
Girl with awards at charity dog showBlog
August 21, 2024

Paws for a Cause: Charity Dog Show Fundraiser

We're thrilled to share the success of a recent Charity Dog Show fundraiser, hosted by the wonderful Lazenby family. This event not only increased awareness for Dyslexia Sparks, but also…
Blog
July 29, 2024

Celebrating Achievement: The Greatest Sparks

We recently held our much-anticipated Student Awards Day ā€˜The Greatest Sparkā€™, an event dedicated to honouring the outstanding achievements of our Sparks students and also the accomplishments of our charity…
Blog
June 18, 2024

A Small Charity Creating a Big Impact

Dyslexia Sparks was born out of a passion for helping people reach their potential and in the last 5 years we have helped over 1,300 people. We are a small…