Inclusion Development Programme (IDP): How Selby Community Primary became a dyslexia friendly school
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Authors
Clennan, Ian
Issue Date
2010
Educational Level
ISCED Level 0 Early childhood education
ISCED Level 1 Primary education
ISCED Level 1 Primary education
Curriculum Area
Geographical Setting
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Abstract
Background: The purpose of the study was to increase staff knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and SLCN, and to improve wave 1 provision for pupils with these needs, in order to improve their learning outcomes.
Aims: The main aim of this development work was to increase staff knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and SLCN, and to create a Dyslexia Friendly School with good quality wave 1 provision to enable all pupils to make progress.
Methods: The participants included 23 staff members, the Senior Leadership Team, external agencies, parents/carers, and pupils. The school used an Inclusion Development Programme audit, professional development meetings, lesson observations, and training events to increase staff knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and SLCN. They also used visual timetables, working walls, and multi-sensory approaches to improve wave 1 provision.
Findings: The main findings of this case study are that staff have increased their knowledge and confidence in meeting the needs of pupils with dyslexia, resulting in improved self-confidence and engagement in learning, and fewer behavioural incidents and exclusions.
Implications: The findings of this case study suggest that providing staff with access to resources and dedicated time to engage with the programme can lead to improved wave 1 provision, increased self-confidence in pupils, and decreased behavioural incidents and exclusions.
Aims: The main aim of this development work was to increase staff knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and SLCN, and to create a Dyslexia Friendly School with good quality wave 1 provision to enable all pupils to make progress.
Methods: The participants included 23 staff members, the Senior Leadership Team, external agencies, parents/carers, and pupils. The school used an Inclusion Development Programme audit, professional development meetings, lesson observations, and training events to increase staff knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and SLCN. They also used visual timetables, working walls, and multi-sensory approaches to improve wave 1 provision.
Findings: The main findings of this case study are that staff have increased their knowledge and confidence in meeting the needs of pupils with dyslexia, resulting in improved self-confidence and engagement in learning, and fewer behavioural incidents and exclusions.
Implications: The findings of this case study suggest that providing staff with access to resources and dedicated time to engage with the programme can lead to improved wave 1 provision, increased self-confidence in pupils, and decreased behavioural incidents and exclusions.
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Primary education