Cognition and learning links and resources

Useful links and resources.

Literacy and dyslexia

Inclusion Development Programme (IDP): a suite of training materials for schools to increase their knowledge and skills around difficulties with Literacy and Dyslexia.

British Dyslexia Association: information for parents and professionals.

Made By Dyslexia a global charity run by adults with dyslexia which addresses perceptions of dyslexia and explores the ‘differences in dyslexic thinking’.

Dyslexia-SpLD Trust Framework: information on The Literacy and Dyslexia-SpLD Professional Development Framework.

Dyslexia Scotland: various resources can be found here including the Dyslexia Toolkit for teachers.

Helen Arkell Materials: a range of ‘Teaching for Dyslexia’ videos.

Daily use of well researched, evidence based programmes for reading or spelling. For example, Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc.

The Education Endowment Foundation contains guidance reports with clear and actionable recommendations for teachers to support literacy. Kelly, K and Phillips S. (2018) “Teaching Literacy to Learners with Dyslexia,” London: Sage.

Speech and Language Checklists

Speech and Language UK: information and support for parents and professionals. Includes checklists for primary and secondary schools, and informative summary posters of milestones of language development for primary and secondary aged children.

Resources from Bradford Schools Online

Dyscalculia

Resources

In addition to the links listed on the Dyscalculia page, the following books may be of benefit:

‘Maths Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia’ 2^nd edition (2018) by Steve Chinn

‘Dyscalculia Pocketbook’ (2015) by Judy Hornigold

‘How to Teach Maths’ (2020) by Steve Chinn

‘The Dyscalculia Toolkit’ 4^th edition (2021) by Ronit Bird

Relevant numeracy information, assessments & links

BEAM Diagnostic Interviews in Number Sense Denvir, M. and Bibby, T. (2004)
Effective Numeracy Support that makes a Difference. Case Study: New College, Durham. Available online Swan, M. (2005)
Emerson, J., & Babtie, P. (2013). The Dyscalculia Assessment 2^nd Edition. Bloomsbury
Emerson, J., & Babtie, P. (2014). The Dyscalculia Solution. Bloomsbury
Butterworth, B. & Yeo, D. (2004) Dyscalculia Guidance. David Fulton Publishers
Bird, R. (2007). The Dyscalculia Toolkit. SAGE
Emerson, J., & Babtie, P. (2015) Understanding Dyscalculia and Numeracy Difficulties. Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Moorcroft, P. (2014) It Just Doesn’t Add Up. Tarquin Group
Babtie, P. (2017) 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers- Numeracy Difficulties and Dyscalculia. Bloomsbury
Babtie, P. & Dillon, S. (2019) 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers- Supporting Students with Numeracy Difficulties. Bloomsbury
Bird, R. (2017) The Dyscalculia Resource Book 2^nd Edition. SAGE
Bird, R. (2009) Overcoming Difficulties with Number. SAGE

Developmental Coordination Difficulties

Memory

Gathercole, S., & Alloway, T. (2007). Understanding working memory: a classroom guide. The University of York
The Working Memory Rating Scale (WMRS) is a behavioural rating scale developed for teachers to facilitate easy identification of children with working memory deficits.
Booth, J. (2009) Memory Magic. A resource for teachers and therapists to assess working memory and develop memory skills with children at Key Stages 1 – 3.
Alloway, T. (2019) How Can I Remember All That? Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Metacognition

Education Endowment Fund Publication ‘Metacognition and Self Regulated Learning’ : This evidence based guidance report is relevant to the teaching of all students from Key Stages 1 to 4, within any subject area. It introduces a simplified framework for self regulated learning and metacognition for use by teachers.

Neurodiversity

DfE: “Understanding Neurodiversity: A Guide to Specific Learning Differences”. This booklet contains a brief overview of the most commonly occurring specific learning differences.