Tooled Up Education

Numeracy and literacy sit at the heart of learning for all our children. Parents, carers and teachers alike are sensitive to the difficulties that may be experienced in these two areas. 

Whilst many of us understand that dyslexia affects reading and writing skills, you may not be familiar with dyscalculia which is a difficulty with counting, number patterns and mathematical concepts. To raise recognition of this condition that occurs in around 1 in 20 people, Dyscalculia Awareness Day took place last week. 

If you are worried that a child in your care may have dyscalculia or dyslexia or are looking to build on your understanding of these conditions, Tooled Up has a number of resources that can help. 

A useful introduction to dyscalculia and advice on supporting your child can be found in our webinar with Professor Jo Van Herwegen who discusses the Myths and Truths about Dyscalculia.

To explore the science behind dyslexia, its causes, impacts and to bust some myths watch our webinar Understanding Dyslexia with Dr Rebecca Gordon, associate professor of cognitive psychology at University College London.

For children with special educational needs, we have created All About Me: My Learning Profile which provides a template to encourage them to identify their strengths, sticking points and the things that help them to learn more effectively. This activity can be completed in school or at home and then be shared with teachers so that they can offer optimal support to the individual.