![]() ![]() The identification of dyscalculia and the understanding of what it means can be extremely important to the learner’s wellbeing and their family and this should not be underestimated. However, this should not mean that schools and local authorities are not supportive of formally identifying additional support needs such as dyscalculia. Receiving appropriate additional support is not dependent upon the formal identification of a specific need or label such as dyscalculia. There are however a common set of indicators that can be observed which are included within the working definition. As a result, every individual with dyscalculia will differ in how they are affected and in the level of severity experienced. The 2022 Scottish Working Definition of Dyscalculia has been collaboratively developed to provide education staff, partners, families and learners with a nationally agreed description of the range of indicators and associated difficulties of dyscalculia.Īt all stages, dyscalculia is on a continuum varying from mild to severe, with a range of strengths and difficulties which are affected by the nature of the activity undertaken, the learning environment and any coping strategies and support in place. The group is chaired by Fran Ranaldi, Development Officer - Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice at Education Scotland, hosted by Dyslexia Scotland, and funded by the Scottish Government - an excellent example of partnership working.Scotland’s education system is an inclusive one and is designed to make sure that every child and young person is entitled to support to enable them to gain as much as possible from the opportunities which Curriculum for Excellence provides. The Toolkit has been created by a working group of practitioners across Scotland, including Paul Nisbet, Director of CALL Scotland. It guides users through a child-centred, collaborative process of identification, assessment, support and monitoring. The new Addressing Dyslexia toolkit has been revised to make it more accessible and easier to use and provides information for teachers, schools and local authorities on inclusive practice, literacy difficulties and dyslexia. ![]() ![]() Therefore, I am delighted and very grateful that the Scottish Government has supported this initiative and that the Deputy First Minister has announced that the funding to Dyslexia Scotland will be doubled next year. My own experience at school scarred me for life due to the ignorance of my teacher – and we know that there are still too many young people not being identified and supported today. My sincere thanks go to the expert working group that has made this possible. For the sake of the 10–15 per cent of children and young people with dyslexia in Scotland, my hope is that teachers, schools and local authorities actively promote this invaluable guidance and the accompanying online training. I cannot emphasise how important it is for all teachers – and I mean all teachers - to use this free, comprehensive and informative Toolkit. That is why we are doubling the funding we provide to Dyslexia Scotland, to support their work in improving opportunties and supporting children and their families. To help children get the right start in life, teachers must be properly equipped to identify dyslexia early and provide the right support, which is why we have refreshed our Addressing Dyslexia toolkit, and created new online training tools. But we also know there is more to be done. I have met young people who show just how much can be achieved with the right identification and support. It is vital that young people with dyslexia get the support they need so they can achieve their potential. Video: See what Sir Jackie and the Deputy First Minister had to say. ![]() The event was chaired by Professor Charlie Jeffrey, Senior Vice-Principal of the University of Edinburgh and featured contributions from Fran Ranaldi of Education Scotland and two of Dyslexia Scotland's Young Ambassadors, who talked about what it means to them to be dyslexic. On Wednesday March 8th, we were honoured to host the launch of the revised Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit, by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister, and Sir Jackie Stewart, president of Dyslexia Scotland. Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 10th March, 2017 ![]()
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