Transform learning with Texthelp tools

Unlocking creativity: tools and strategies for inclusive teaching

Empowering educators and students with Texthelp

Inclusive learning ensures that every student has the support they need to thrive.

One powerful way to achieve this is through the suite of tools from Texthelp, designed to enhance reading, writing, and maths.

Let’s explore how Texthelp can revolutionise your teaching practice and help students unlock their full potential.

What is Texthelp?

Texthelp is a comprehensive digital platform that supports students by making reading, writing, and understanding easier.

Whether through text-to-speech, predictive spelling, or picture dictionaries, Texthelp's simple and effective tools are designed to build confidence and motivation in learners.

No matter the subject, students can use these tools to navigate their educational journey with greater ease and independence.

A closer look at Texthelp tools

1. Reading & writing support

Texthelp provides text-to-speech and predictive text, empowering students to enhance reading and writing skills, fostering independent learning.

2. Speech & grammar tools

Text-to-speech and grammar tools assist students in better understanding texts and improving their writing skills, increasing confidence and autonomy.

3. Maths help with Equatio

Equatio lets students express maths in various ways, like graphing and digital problem-solving, making learning more flexible and engaging.

4. EAL visual & literacy aid

Texthelp’s translation and vocabulary tools aid EAL learners, breaking language barriers and boosting their literacy skills and overall learning.

5. Special education support

Texthelp tools support special education students with features like text-to-speech, helping them engage in lessons and build confidence in class.

6. UDL for all learners

Texthelp aligns with UDL principles, offering tools that support all students in engaging with content and expressing their knowledge effectively.

Empowering inclusive learning: success stories from LEO Academy Trust

Inclusive learning at LEO Academy Trust

At Leo Academy Trust, 1:1 devices are used to support independent and collaborative learning. Pupils choose from a range of inclusive apps, ensuring that all students—not just those with SEND—have access to tools that suit their needs.

Read & write: boosting literacy skills

Read&Write is a literacy support tool that helps with everyday tasks like reading aloud, researching, and proofreading. It empowers students to study smarter and more independently, providing tools like highlighters, vocab tools, and voice notes.

Enhancing learning at Cheam Common Infants' Academy

As part of Leo Academy Trust, Cheam Common Infants' supports early learners with technology and Texthelp tools to overcome learning barriers in KS1. Teachers share their experiences of fostering inclusive learning environments from nursery to Year 2.

Adaptive learning at Shawley Academy

With a 1:1 Chromebook program, Shawley Community Primary Academy integrates Texthelp’s OrbitNote to create adaptive learning environments. Teachers and students describe how this tool enables every child to learn at their own pace.

Student insights on inclusion

Ella's view on inclusion in education

Ella shares her thoughts on inclusion, emphasising the value of a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. She explains how the right resources help remove barriers and empower her to make choices in her learning, fostering excitement and motivation for all students.

Freddy’s insight on inclusive learning

Freddy discusses his view on inclusion, highlighting the importance of a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. He shares how accessible tools allow him to choose how he learns and presents his work, showcasing how inclusivity empowers all students.

Exploring OrbitNote’s capabilities

OrbitNote: a new way to interact with documents

OrbitNote creates dynamic, accessible, and collaborative spaces for learning. With OrbitNote, students can highlight, type, draw, and even voice their thoughts, transforming how they interact with documents and express their understanding.

Expressing ideas: interactive learning with OrbitNote

Students can type or draw their ideas directly on the page, facilitating planning and emphasizing key points in comprehension tasks or study materials.

Both teachers and students can share their thoughts and feedback through voice input, while students have the option to enhance their work with shapes and images for a more vibrant presentation.

Supporting Universal Design for Learning with Texthelp

Texthelp aligns beautifully with UDL principles, making it easier for all students to succeed in their learning journey. Here’s how it breaks down:

Engagement

Keeping students engaged is key to effective learning. Texthelp tools allow for personalised learning experiences, giving students the freedom to explore content in ways that resonate with them.

Representation

Texthelp offers diverse ways to present information, from text and audio to visual aids. This variety ensures that all students, regardless of learning preference, can access content in a format that suits them.

Action and Expression

With Texthelp, students have multiple ways to express their understanding, whether through writing, drawing, or speaking. This flexibility ensures that every learner can communicate their ideas effectively.

Getting started with Texthelp

Texthelp is more than just a collection of tools—it’s a pathway to more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning.

By incorporating Texthelp and UDL principles into your teaching, you can create an environment where every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. Let’s unlock understanding and help students achieve more with Texthelp!

Texthelp has developed an extensive guide to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in collaboration with CAST. Read the guide.

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