How to help your struggling readers and writers

In the third addition to her Sendco column series, Gemma Corby explores some straightforward ways to help reading and writing, from effective spacing to Mind Mapping

Much of my time as a Sendco is spent supporting young people who struggle with reading and writing. So for my third blog for Tes, I have highlighted a number of things every teacher can do to help those struggling in these two core areas.

Reading

Some students will find reading daunting, time-consuming and challenging. These young people may require a reader in examinations, but what can you do to support their learning, while also facilitating their independence?

1. Check the readability of the text

This can be easily achieved using the Flesch-Kincaid readability test, which is available through Microsoft Word. Just follow these steps: