, with later stages using blends and more complex words and sentences.What’s the story? Capers such as falling in mud or hunting for friends.We love The helpful way letters that are not sounded are written in a lighter type.Any extras? Flashcards, workbooks

confused with dyslexia because children complain of letters being jumbled up, 'fizzing', or falling off the page. Coloured transparent sheets of plastic laid over printed text can make a huge improvement. Research has found that 1 in 20 children

term-time holidays that fall into the “exceptional circumstances” category will be considered and that will be down to the headteacher’s discretion, and playing the “it’s educational” card may not curry favour. “The educational value of an excursion

cosy with your child at the end of the day is the perfect opportunity for bonding.But don't fall into the trap of thinking it will always be easy. "The classic notion of the bedtime story is usually envisaged idealistically, even sentimentally: dreamy

be hesitant and laboured in reading, especially when reading aloud.Irlen Syndrome is often confused with dyslexia. Children complain of letters falling off a page, or 'fizzing'. Laying a coloured, transparent sheet over text can make a huge improvement

're reading fiction,” says Dr Elaine Millard, a senior lecturer in education at the University of Sheffield. “The Horrible Histories series of books are popular because they incoporate humour, parody and irreverence."A reluctance to read can be a particular

get a bit much when you’re six years old. All that school, homework, and having to pay attention for minutes at a time. Rabbits offer an escape from life’s grind. When Sam sits with his rabbits, his troubles fall away and he becomes at one