S1 E09: Dyslexia in Schools: What Teachers Need to Know (SEND Series Episode 1)

Show Notes for S1 E09: Dyslexia in Schools: What Teachers Need to Know (SEND Series Episode 1) 🎙️ Welcome to *Miss Estruch Teach & Tell*! Did you know that around 10% of your students may have dyslexia—and many of them may be struggling in silence? In today’s episode, we dive into what dyslexia is, how it impacts learning, and most importantly, how you can better support these students in your lessons and homework tasks. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you create a more inclusive classroom. --- **In This Episode, You’ll Learn:** ✅ What dyslexia is and how it affects students. ✅ Key strategies to identify and support dyslexic students. ✅ How to make your classroom and resources dyslexia-friendly. ✅ Practical ideas to adapt lessons, homework, and assessments. ✅ Why small changes can have a big impact on inclusivity. --- **Resources Mentioned in This Episode (Clickable Links):** 📚 Free PDF: *Dyslexia Explained + 10 Strategies to Support Students* – ](https://www.missestruch.co.uk/dyslexia) 📚 British Dyslexia Association – (https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk) 📚 Speechify Assistive Technology – (https://speechify.com) 📚 Free Online CPD Sessions: (https://www.missestruch.co.uk/free-cpd-lessons) **Free CPD Sessions in 2025:** **4th February:** Streamlining Teacher Workload **4th March:** Teaching the AQA Biology Essay