Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

Children with special educational needs are more likely to miss school

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But it’s sign of a system under strain.

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are twice as likely as their peers to be persistently absent from school.

Persistent absence means that they miss up to 10% of school sessions (sessions are a morning or afternoon at school). For those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) – a legal document that lays out support they are entitled to – the picture is even worse. They are up to seven times more likely to be severely absent, meaning that they are missing more than half of school sessions. Absence is higher still for pupils in special schools compared with those in mainstream education.

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Dyslexia often comes with friends

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How To Diagnose Dyscalculia

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Dyscalculia is a specific learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand and work with numbers. While it can make math challenging, it doesn’t reflect intelligence or potential. This blog explains what dyscalculia is, common signs to look for, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatments and supports can help.

Read the deep dive HERE

Look for an assessment HERE

What breeds mathematical confidence

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Signs of Dyscalculia

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