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Suitable school for severely dyslexic daughter? Help please!!

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cherrypye · 21/10/2017 22:27

Round and round in circles with my v dyslexic dyscalculia 13 yr old daughter. She also has- of course- v v poor working memory and v v slow processing. We are overseas so looking at boarding options- so far :
She’s been at Shapwick for a year but not particularly happy and Ed Psych feels not making the progress she should.
Mark college- Too ASD slanted. ( I have an ASD son who was there)
Appleford- The only 3 children I know there are all ASD
Bredon- never get back to me- Ive sent them her report twice now, they seem all keen then ...nothing.
Clayesmore- Looked at her report and weren’t sure.
Milton Abbey- As above.
She’s a sweet little girl, average intelligence but with huge deficits as above, and massive anxiety and low self esteem, I’m not looking all singing and dancing but a friendly caring school where she can make nice friends and be helped through some qualifications. But where is this school? Any advice so gratefully received.

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Tainbri · 22/10/2017 21:31

Frewen?

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cherrypye · 22/10/2017 22:42

Oh yes forgot that one! She trialled there and was offered a place but no girls her age at the boarding house. She was sharing with a 16 year old and wasn’t happy . Shame- i liked the head and the school seemed nice...any other suggestions by any chance?

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antonio2016 · 25/06/2018 23:58

Hi cherrypye,

I'm also looking at a school my my dyslexic daughter. She is turning 11. I quite liked Brendon and they have invited her over. I'm going to visit Appleford soon.

Which school did you choose at the end?

Hope you found a suitable school for your girl.

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Sammy9 · 23/01/2019 12:57

Hi Cherrypye
Sorry to hear this. This basically describes our situation, have you managed to find somewhere?

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SaturdayNext · 24/01/2019 16:07

The Moat?

Very dyslexic friend of mine went to Appleford and it seems to have achieved miracles with him, but to be fair he left around 10 years ago.

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Lara53 · 25/01/2019 19:59

Ellesmere college in Shropshire or St David’s College, Wales

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Itscoldouthere · 28/01/2019 05:33

Fairley House School?

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hb74 · 17/05/2020 20:36

Where did you end up if you don’t mind me asking?

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hb74 · 17/05/2020 20:36

Where did you end up?

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