Dyslexia is one of a family of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and affects around 10% of the population. Although widely recognised, it is still often misunderstood. Dyslexia is not linked to intelligence and many individuals with dyslexia show significant strengths in areas such as reasoning, creativity, visual thinking and interpersonal skills. It can run in families, and because every individual is unique, no two experiences of dyslexia are the same. Dyslexia is lifelong and, without the right support, can impact the acquisition of reading, spelling, Mathematics, reading comprehension and/or learning another language. Dyslexic difficulties can be experienced by individuals in education, in the workplace and in everyday life, often impacting confidence, self-esteem and academic potential. Early identification and timely support can make a life-changing difference.
 

Dyslexia is recognised as a disability under the Equality Act 2010, helping ensure individuals are protected and supported in education and employment. Under the Equality Act 2010, dyslexia is recognised as a disability when it has a substantial and long-term impact on day-to-day activities, helping to ensure individuals are protected and supported in education and the workplace.

Dyslexia is a set of processing difficulties primarily affecting reading and spelling. For many individuals, it can mean reading feels slow or effortful, spelling remains inconsistent despite practice or information is harder to hold onto and process quickly. Attainment for reading and spelling may be lower than expected for an individual’s age and overall ability. These difficulties can exist alongside strengths in creativity, problem-solving, visual thinking and reasoning or bigger-picture thinking.