Dyslexia Unit

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Welcome to the Dyslexia Department at Grenville College. We educate 100 dyslexic pupils in a mainstream environment of 300 students. Our aim is to provide a dyslexia-friendly school through the expertise of the dyslexia department, the understanding of all teachers in the mainstream and by developing self-confidence.

Andy Lane
Head of the Dyslexia Department

Download the Dyslexia Department's own Newsletter.
GRENVILLE'S REVENGE - March 2008 (pdf 591 KB)
GRENVILLE'S REVENGE - Dec 2007 (pdf 477 KB)

Dyslexia Department

Situated in its own building with 4 members of staff

10 x 35 minute lessons per week in small classes, maximum size 10

We combine the teaching of literacy & study skills with mainstream English

Additional help available for maths

Extensive use made of our own computer facilities in which each student has a part ownership

Whole School

Dyslexic students are fully integrated for all other lessons

All teachers have an understanding of dyslexia, and of the strengths and profiles of dyslexic pupils

Teachers follow the principles in the handbook "Teaching the Young Person at Grenville College"

We have high expectations - but provide extensive support

The Development of Self Confidence

~ Sport ~ Drama ~ Music ~ 70 Clubs & Activities ~

~ Academic Progress and Success ~ Superb Pastoral Support ~

Contact us so that we can help your child achieve their potential

TEL: 01237 472212      FAX: 01237 477020
e-mail: registrar@grenvillecollege.co.uk

Download the Dyslexia Department's own Newsletter.
GRENVILLE'S REVENGE - March 2008 (pdf 591 KB)
GRENVILLE'S REVENGE - Dec 2007 (pdf 477 KB)

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