Dyslexia and 'The Tutorial Programme'

Akeley Wood has a particular expertise in the teaching of dyslexic children.

A small number of pupils with minor difficulties work happily in the main stream classes and receive extra specialist tuition. In addition to their teaching role, the dyslexia staff encourage pupils in all their work, helping them to overcome any problems which they may encounter in their lessons.

The 'Tutorial Programme' caters for those whose dyslexia is greater. Here pupils work in much smaller classes - one in each age group - under the guidance of specially qualified teachers and assistants. This allows them to build up their skills and confidence in a relaxed but challenging environment, while enjoying the wider social life and all the opportunities of the larger school.