Monthly Archives: September 2014

Half of Children Leave reception unready for school

Sarah Boseley, reports for the Guardian today this terrifying statistic that comes from Sir Michael Marmot’s  The Institute of Health Equity. There is one vital measure that hasn’t been included in the assessment of the literacy and numeracy of 5 … Continue reading

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Stevenage: Does your child have  a Ferrari brain?

Herts Health and Wholeness festival, October 4th, Stevenage Your SplD kids are very talented – how to convince others Almost every child with SplD has an exceptionally fast brain, a bit like a Ferrari. Parents and teachers are trying to … Continue reading

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Have I just been called ignorant?

Yesterday I posted a blog about the importance of teaching young children how to use mental imagery for literacy, numeracy, etc; it is the missing link.  I had several very negative responses including “we need people to be less ignorant to … Continue reading

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Empowering Learning in Shrewsbury 6th September 2014

Empowering Learning is delighted to be invited to talk in Shropshire at the Dyslexia Cafe Come and join us 6th September 2014 and get your questions answered: For students aged 12+ with a dyslexic learning difference For families of younger … Continue reading

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Rwanda leads the way to Forgiveness

From my friend and colleague Louise Trevatt I’m sending this to you by way of an introduction to the book ‘Forgiven’ By Louise Trevatt and Elizabeth Wilson Certain parts of this world that we inhabit are currently experiencing great trauma and I … Continue reading

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