by Jo Rees | Mar 25, 2022 | General News
A few days ago I assessed myself! Well, not actually myself but it was a 21-year-old who could have been me before I understood I had dyslexia. Her profile and things she found difficult were all so familiar. It was very emotional and made me realise how far I have...
by Jo Rees | Mar 18, 2022 | General News
It’s a hat trick… … Although maybe not one I should be celebrating with such enthusiasm! I have been to school every day this week with a replacement or forgotten item! Monday Mima – lunchbox Tuesday Enid – trainers Wednesday Billy – lost joggers You...
by Jo Rees | Mar 11, 2022 | General News
Has anyone heard the news that a new study has shown that “Rocket Scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population”? Well, where do I even begin with that? Other than I have been saying for years anyone can do and be anything they want if they...
by Jo Rees | Mar 4, 2022 | General News
“I can’t use a pen because I don’t have a pen licence because my writing is not good enough.” These words came out of an 8-year-old I assessed recently! This was prompted when I offered him a variety of different writing implements to complete a spelling test. It’s...
by Jo Rees | Feb 27, 2022 | General News
This was one of the first questions a 7-year-old asked me when we started an assessment last week. I started to explain that on this occasion we were just looking at why perhaps their brain was finding it challenging to learn to read, and hopefully find some answers...
