Critical Conversation

Being eager to STOP learners underperforming needlessly I teach at lots of events. Unintentionally, my presentations can sometimes overwhelm attendees as there is SO MUCH that can potentially help their child. The individual conversations I have AFTER teaching can sometimes be more enlightening.

This is when I witness parents having light bulb moments as they start to see an achievable way to navigate the obstacles.

I have had this conversation MANY times but never tire of it.

Why?

Because it has radically transformed the lives of many students who do not find reading and writing easy.

I wish I could advise every parent personally, but as this is not feasible I have attempted to replicate the conversation here. I hope you will find it helpful. (Keep reading till the end, as it is genuinely not a sales pitch)

Children who don’t find reading and writing easy, should NOT struggle at school anymore.

“Why?”

FREE widely available technology can overcome most dyslexic difficulties at school.

“Then why is my child still struggling?”

Most schools don’t teach students how to use this technology.

“Why is that?”

Financial pressures combined with the obsession with league tables mean most school curriculums are full. Plus most teachers have not been trained in how to use technology to overcome dyslexic difficulties.

“are there AFTER-SCHOOL clubs to teach these skills?”

After-school clubs are not ideal, most dyslexic students are too exhausted after a day at school to learn new skills. Weekends tend to be taken up with homework and extra curriculum activities.

“So, what can be done to help?”

There are many ways I can help you and your child.

The most successful & cost-effective way is to attend one of my holiday courses,
designed to equip students with everything they need to learn over one summer school holiday. It’s called TECHNOLOGIES & Touch Typing for Academic Success.

“But we all need a break from the pressure of school. The thought of not getting one is overwhelming” :-(

We have designed extremely flexible, comprehensive affordable courses so families have lots of time to enjoy the summer.
Knowing from personal experience how hard it is to keep pushing children to work through the school year, I have purposely ensured that the course prompts students to work through the holiday, not their parents. I want to encourage family harmony not destroy it.

“Does it mean my child will need to learn to type?”

Yes, that is part of the course. Typing enables SEN students to achieve much better grades in exams and homework. Follow this link to learn more about how typing improves grades.

“But my child’s school won’t allow him/her to type in exams”.

That is something you should try to address ASAP. For more information to help you progress this with your school click on the link in the image.

“We always go on holiday so that won’t work for us”.

Almost all the students on the course go away/on holiday at some point. As long as there is internet access they can continue to learn.

“I do not think my child would cooperate”

You might be surprised!

The vast majority of students are grateful they attended once they understand how much it will help them achieve at school. Some who were initially reluctant have admitted to being sad when the course finished. Click on the speech bubble to see what past students have said about the course.

“I am not convinced it is worth the hassle”.

Past parents have been really delighted with the results. Don’t take our word for it, click the speech bubble to access Google Reviews. to see for yourself.

“Where is the course located”?

All the courses are remote. Students can attend from anywhere with internet access. We supply all the equipment required (included in the cost).

“I’d rather do a local face-to-face course”

I no longer offer face-to-face courses, as they were logistically difficult for parents, especially those who would have to travel long distances, plus I found remote courses more effective at transferring the knoweldge.

I am not aware that anything like this course exists. I genuinely think it is unique.
There are many intensive typing courses but they differ from this course in two main ways.

• Duration - A week-long intensive course requires students to be self-disciplined to do the necessary practice to embed muscle memory and build speed/accuracy after the course finishes. This is particularly challenging during the long summer vacation.

• Content - Learning technologies - Learning to type does not guarantee students will improve their grades. Students need to be taught how to make use of the skill to utilise learning technologies.

The are a few Assistive Technology courses, but most are aimed at adults not children. These do not teach how to touch type.

Students are limited in the learning technologies they can use if they cannot type, hence it makes sense to teach both at the same time.

“But my child hates having a camera on his/her face”

Since the pandemic, this has become more common. It is always preferable to see a student’s face to receive feedback but it is not essential. Our teachers are sensitive and know how to work around this.
It is essential that we can see students’ hands when they practice typing. This is NOT negotiable.

“Is my child too young?”

The exact age a child should learn to type depends on a number of variables. More information can be found here, but this is one area where a phone call with me might be helpful.

“Are you telling me that if my child takes this course
she/he will not struggle with literacy from now on?”

The longer a student has been struggling at school the harder it is to reverse, but it is still strongly advisable for older students who struggle, to start this journey.

Many students who attend the course are not struggling at all, they are simply not achieving what they are capable of.

Underperformance is strongly linked to a lack of self-esteem. This course has a proven track record for improving self-esteem (see the Google Reviews). Plus, it teaches students how to use the tools they need to overcome difficulties.

A key element to success is teaching students how to revise. While this isn’t covered, although a lot of the skills and technologies taught can also be helpful when revising.

“We simply cannot afford this course.”

Knowing how vital it is that students learn these skills, I work hard to keep the prices down but we cannot provide the number of teaching hours for less. When courses are well attended, we can offer discounts for families who cannot afford the full price. Contact me to find out more.

Free training videos

I’m aware that not everyone will be able to attend one of the courses, and wanting to help as many as possible, I have made a lot of the teaching available free on youtube.

Check out my YouTube channel by clicking on the image.

To find out when courses are running this summer click here

To learn more about the course click here.