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SCHOOL GETS TOP MARKS

January 2009

Sibford School near Banbury has received an excellent report following an inspection by CReSTeD, the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils.

One third of the pupils attending the Quaker school are dyslexic but follow the main school timetable thanks to specialist support. This can include additional tuition in small groups; use of a speech recognition program; and help with study skills and examination techniques.

CReSTed praised the school for ‘developing the whole child’ and offering ‘the best opportunity’. It also congratulated Sibford for providing ‘high quality education’ and for enabling dyslexic pupils to ‘reach their full potential and to integrate seamlessly into the mainstream.’

Sibford head Michael Goodwin said: “We are proud of our reputation as a dyslexia friendly school and are delighted that CReSTed has recognised the effort put in by our staff to ensure that all our pupils have the opportunity to grow in confidence and competence and to make the most of their talents. Being dyslexic does not prevent access to top sets, even in English, as our results testify.”

* It is estimated that at least 1 in 10 people in the UK are dyslexic. Established in 1989, CReSTeD is a registered charity that provides guidance and assurance to parents looking for schools offering provision for dyslexic pupils. Schools on the CReSTeD register are inspected every three years.

Pictured: Formula One legend and dyslexia sufferer, Sir Jackie Stewart, is pictured during an earlier visit to Sibford School’s Dyslexia Department. Sir Jackie left school at the age of 15 slated by teachers for being ‘stupid, dumb and thick’. It was only when he reached the age of 41 that his condition was finally diagnosed. Other high-profile dyslexics include Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steve Redgrave, entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and chef Jamie Oliver.

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