How does the Dyslexia child cope in grammer school?

Dyslexia!!! · Post by **Dyslexia!!!** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:08 am

My child has Dyslexia. However she got a place in a grammer school by her extreme hard working. Does anyone know a child with Dyslexia coping in a grammer school?

Catherine · Post by **Catherine** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:03 am

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Best wishes

Catherine

Guest55 · Post by **Guest55** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:35 am

I'm sure your child will be fine. I would make an appointment to see the SENCo before September to ensure the staff are aware of the support needed.

Has she got a statement? If so the transfer is easier. Don't despair if not. As a former Grammar school SENCo , I can assure you the school is probably used to supporting children with dyslexia.

Perhaps this could be moved to SEN section?

Dyslexia!!! · Post by **Dyslexia!!!** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 11:46 am

Thank your for all your replys. My child hasn't got a statment. Could you tell me how to arrange the assessment for her?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:53 pm

I presume if she is not statemented she might not have been given extra time during her 11+ exam which makes her success even more remarkable. My daughter is also dyslexic but was given extra time and just missed the required pass mark. She thankfully got through on appeal. She is going to a Bucks grammar and they were very helpful when I spoke to them earlier in the year and have clearly had much experience in helping dyslexic pupils reach their potential. Good Luck.

Guest55 · Post by **Guest55** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:26 pm

You can get extra time for exams without a statement - presumably you have had an assessment to know she is dyslexic?

It might be too late to get extra time for the KS2 NC tests - ask the school whether they think she needs statementing. Many children don't go through this [it quite a palaver!] but the can be on the SEN register at 'School action' [school can provide all extra help she needs] or 'school action plus' [support from external professionals needed as well].

Come back to us if you need more help - my child also has special needs but is thriving at a Bucks Grammar!

Dyslexia!!! · Post by **Dyslexia!!!** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:51 am

Thanks!

I have a parent meeting on this Tuesday. I will concern it to her classroom teacher. Could you give me some idea about asking on this?