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Dyslexia Friendly Schools in the UK (2006)
Journal Article
Riddick, B. (2006). Dyslexia Friendly Schools in the UK. Topics in Language Disorders, 26(2), 142-156

This article starts by examining the background to dyslexia support within the context of the National Literacy Strategy in the United Kingdom. It then critically discusses some of the perceived shortcomings of current support for children with dysle... Read More about Dyslexia Friendly Schools in the UK.

Meeting the Standards? Dyslexic students and the selection process for initial teacher training (2006)
Journal Article
Riddick, B., & English, E. (2006). Meeting the Standards? Dyslexic students and the selection process for initial teacher training. European Journal of Teacher Education, 29(2), 203-222. https://doi.org/10.1080/02619760600617383

Teacher trainers in England and Wales are clearly instructed they must satisfy themselves that their trainees can reach the specified English literacy standards. This has led to a particular focus on dyslexic applicants and a questioning of their sui... Read More about Meeting the Standards? Dyslexic students and the selection process for initial teacher training.