The Dyslexia Association
A proposal for your school

Specialist 1:1 dyslexia
& dyscalculia tuition,
delivered inside your school.

Your school handles the referral and timetable; we deliver qualified specialist teaching on-site during the school day — with no cost, admin burden or safeguarding overhead for you.

Start the conversationHow it works
DBS-checked teachers Level 5–7 SpLD qualified
At a glance
£65/hr
Booked in half-termly blocks. Paid by the parent directly or through your school finance system.
Ratio
1 : 1
Session length
Flexible — we fit around your timetable
Where
Inside your school
When
During school hours
Cost to school
£0
Already trusted

Two independent schools in Derbyshire have built their reputation on this partnership.

We already deliver 1:1 specialist dyslexia and dyscalculia tuition into two independent schools in Derbyshire — one primary, one secondary — that are becoming known regionally for their education of dyslexic young people. Our specialists work across all year groups inside the school week — sitting alongside class teachers, not replacing them — and families tell us the difference is transformational.

We would like to offer the same provision to your families.

Our story

We believe 1:1 specialist teaching changes lives.

The Dyslexia Association is a registered charity no. 1082345 and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 03941946.

Since 1971 The Dyslexia Association have been providing specialist assessments, screening, tuition and training for children and adults with dyslexia, and more recently we have been providing services and support for everyone who identifies as neurodivergent.

We are a collective of specialised teachers, educators and assessors with years of experience between us. Our head office is in Nottingham and we work across all areas of the UK.

We love helping as many people as we can to be included and have happier working lives which starts with our youngest in school. But we were fed up with so many children and adults being left out that we created a range of services which are easy to access, of really high quality, and delivered by a group of lovely humans.

We are professional, not corporate, and enriching the lives of dyslexics is at the heart of our charity.

Our team of dedicated professionals can offer personalised advice, screening, assessment, training and tuition because we know one size does not fit all. Everyone is different. We can help you understand your strengths and find easy strategies and solutions to the challenges you face because of your differences.

The biggest impact we can make is in 1:1 specialist teaching. It is not just useful for dyslexic young people, but for all neurodivergent young people: the shared cognition and learning traits mean specialist teaching makes the biggest difference, raising self-esteem and achievement.

We have had great success across all year groups at two independent schools in Derbyshire — one primary, one secondary — and now we want to branch out. We are approaching local independent settings to offer the same partnership.

The model

School-referred. School-timetabled. Specialist-delivered.

Your school identifies the pupils, sets the timetable and makes the referral. We provide the specialist teaching, reporting and liaison — everything else is handled for you.

  1. 01
    School refers the pupil

    Your SENCo or pastoral team identifies the learner and makes the referral. Parents are consulted and agree the placement.

  2. 02
    You set the timetable

    Sessions are scheduled around your existing timetable, so teaching fits cleanly into the school day.

  3. 03
    We deliver 1:1 specialist teaching

    Every young person gets a programme designed around their individual profile and current classroom demands.

  4. 04
    We report and liaise

    End-of-term reports, parent meetings and close working with the class teacher keep everyone aligned.

"Not tutoring. Specialist teaching."
The distinction that matters for dyslexic and dyscalculic learners.
What we teach

Specialist Interventions. Specialist teaching.

We are dyslexia and dyscalculia specialists first. Our teachers work across the curriculum, but every session is built on the specific ways a dyslexic or dyscalculic learner needs to be taught.

  • Initial specialist assessment
    Every tuition programme begins with an assessment so teaching is shaped to the individual.
  • Literacy, reading, writing & spelling
    Structured, multisensory work grounded in evidence-based dyslexia teaching.
  • Numeracy, maths & GCSE / functional skills
    Bespoke dyscalculia and maths support, including exam-year preparation.
  • Study skills & revision techniques
    Practical strategies that transfer straight back into classroom learning.
  • Phonological processing strategies
    Targeted intervention for the underlying skills that dyslexic learners need.
  • Assistive technology
    Tools and strategies that unlock independence in reading, writing and organisation.
  • Specialist programmes
    Including Nessy, DALP and Morph Mastery, delivered by qualified specialists.
  • Assessment & screening
    Full diagnostic assessments and screenings are also available if required — for access arrangements, EHCP evidence or peace of mind.
Why it works for your school

A serious SEND offer without the safeguarding and staffing headache.

No cost to school

Provision sits outside your SEND budget. Families fund the sessions they take up.

No teaching workload

We plan, teach, resource and report. Your staff carry on with what they do best.

Safeguarding handled

All teachers are recruited to Keeping Children Safe in Education protocols, DBS-checked, Level 5–7 SpLD qualified and insured under our charity. We provide third-party check information for inspection and your single central register.

Reports, meetings & teacher liaison

End-of-term reports for parents, parent meetings and close working with the class teacher so everyone stays aligned.

Parents feel supported

Access to specialist help inside the school day is often what families are quietly asking for.

A visible SEND commitment

A concrete answer to prospective parents asking what you do for dyslexic learners.

Charity, not commercial

We reinvest in our helpline and bursary scheme. Our purpose is the child, not the margin.

In parents' own words

Families remember how we made them feel.

A selection from recent feedback across our tuition, assessment and helpline services.

“
Your team are so gentle and considerate throughout. The thoroughness of initial conversations and subsequent support via email has been invaluable.
— Parent
“
They are amongst the most patient, caring and empathetic people that I have ever been blessed to deal with.
— Parent
“
Thank you for being a light at the end of a very long tunnel.
— Parent
“
Your team have been exceptional — very communicative and willing to work on a tight schedule to ensure the report was completed in time to apply for access arrangements.
— Parent
“
[...] was calm and patient with [...] and helped us with explanations at the end of the session. A BIG thank you.
— Parent
“
The person who answered the call was so caring and empathetic when I explained my history. It made a very positive difference to me.
— Adult learner
Since 2023
6,904
specialist teaching & tuition sessions
3,335
diagnostic assessments & screenings
14,420
individuals helped through our helpline
"We don't deliver lectures — we deliver hands-on, multi-sensory sessions."
Training delivered by qualified teachers and educators, tailored to your team.
How we work with you
  • Mix and match topics
  • Tailored to your setting
  • Engaging, practical resources
Specialist training for your staff

Build dyslexia-aware practice across your whole school.

Alongside 1:1 tuition, we can provide specialist training for your teaching and support staff. Sessions are co-produced with you, grounded in current research, and designed to give staff practical strategies they can use the next day.

  • Dyslexia and neurodivergent awareness training
  • Characteristics of dyslexia, ADHD, autism, DCD and dyscalculia
  • The impact of dyslexia and neurodivergence on learning
  • Dyslexia-friendly schools and recommendations for learning
  • Dyslexia screening and diagnosis
  • Understanding assistive technology — including the free tools
  • Reasonable adjustments and the Equality Act
  • The Holistic Human: dyslexia, neurodivergence and intersectionality
What schools say

Training that staff can put into practice straight away.

“
The training was excellent — engaging, well-paced and highly relevant. The case study based on one of our own learners made the strategies immediately applicable, and the chance to analyse pupils' work at the end gave staff practical next steps they could use straight away.
— Mrs Owen, SENCO, Gunthorpe Primary School
“
Staff really appreciated the training and we all took things away to put into practice and trial in our classrooms.
— Gunthorpe Primary School
“
Thank you both so much for both sessions — they were really valuable.
— Chalfont St Giles Junior School

A 20-minute call is all it takes to see if this fits your school.

We will talk you through how we operate at our Derbyshire partner school, share sample assessment reports and safeguarding paperwork, and answer anything your SENDCo or business manager needs to know.

Speak to our Education and Assessment Team
Telephone
0115 924 6880
Post
Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham
Arrange a call