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Practical, plain-English guides for parents, students and schools, written to actually answer the questions people ask me, not to pad out a blog.
- Young people & students · 26 August 2026
Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA): a step-by-step guide
How Disabled Students' Allowance applications work for dyslexic students moving into higher education, and where a diagnostic assessment fits into the process.
Read the article → - Schools · 24 August 2026
Exam access arrangements explained: a guide for parents and schools
What exam access arrangements are, how JCQ regulations govern them, and how a specialist assessment fits into a school's application process.
Read the article → - Parents & carers · 22 August 2026
What happens at a diagnostic dyslexia assessment? What to expect on the day
A walk-through of a diagnostic dyslexia assessment from booking to report, so there are no surprises for you or your child on the day.
Read the article → - Parents & carers · 20 August 2026
What is dyslexia? A plain-English guide for parents
A clear, jargon-free explanation of dyslexia for parents and carers. What it is, how it varies between individuals, and what a diagnostic assessment can and can't tell you.
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