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Celebrating Reading on World Book Day 2014

In celebration of World Book Day 2014 on 6th March, Texthelp  Ltd is running a competition to win a copy of its Read&Write Gold literacy support software, which is used by over half a million students in the UK who struggle with reading, have dyslexia or English as a second language. To enter the competition click here . In its 17th Year, World Book Day is a worldwide celebration of books and reading which is marked in over 100 countries all over the world. The main aim of World Book Day in the UK and Ireland is to encourage

Make apprenticeships accessible to dyslexic people

Mark McCusker, BATA Chair and CEO of Texthelp calls for assistive technology to be allowed to be used in written apprentices assessments.Mark McCusker, Chair of the British Assistive Technology Association (BATA ) and CEO of Texthelp  is calling on the government to make apprenticeships accessible to dyslexic people ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2014 on the 3rd March. Mr McCusker said, “Currently people with dyslexia applying for apprenticeships are faced with a written exam at the end of their apprenticeship and unlike the

Texthelp is changing lives with the latest version of Read&Write Gold

Texthelp, leading developers of literacy support software, will showcase its latest version of Read&Write Gold text-to-speech software on stand SN100 at BETT 2014. Read&Write 11 Gold includes new features and enhancements which support students with their reading and writing skills on the PC. Available to download directly from the website www.texthelp.com/UK/downloads, the software can make a big difference to the confidence and independence of the 10 per cent of students with dyslexia in the UK, as well as those with English as a second language. Read&Write Gold is now being used as a

Texthelp Support Dyslexia Awareness Week 14-20 October 2013

Texthelp, leading developer of literacy support software, based in County Antrim, is supporting Dyslexia Awareness Week (14-20 October) by giving away a free gift for every free trial of its Read&Write Gold software downloaded. One lucky recipient will win a full copy of the software RRP £320 by finding a Golden Ticket along with their free gift. To download the trial visit www.texthelp.com/uk/downloads. Dyslexia affects 10% of the UK population and Dyslexia Awareness Week 2013 aims to debunk the myth that dyslexia is just a difficulty with reading and spelling. It will highlight other

Recognising the signs and helping employees with dyslexia

Mark McCusker, Chair of the British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) and CEO of Texthelp Ltd  discusses the effects that dyslexia has on employees in the workplace and the simple but highly effective changes that employers can make to support them during Dyslexia Awareness Week 14-20th October 2013.Every organisation wants to see it’s workforce maximise it’s potential and succeed. According to the British Dyslexia Association, ten percent (10%) of the British population are dyslexic; 4% severely so, which means one in ten people in an organisation can be

Identifying dyslexia in the classroom

By David Imrie biology teacher at Ashcraig School in GlasgowDavid Imrie, biology teacher at Ashcraig School in Glasgow has been helping children with learning difficulties since 1996. Here he discusses how teachers can identify dyslexia in the classroom and the support that they can give their students. What is dyslexia? Dyslexia  is defined as a disability in the Equality Act 2010. Essentially, it affects the learning process in reading, spelling, writing and numeracy. Students with dyslexia

Guide to claiming Disability Student Allowance (DSA)

Graham Rice, Assistive IT Support at the Central London Assessment Services (CLASS), University of Westminster, provides advice about claiming the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) at university and the support that students with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia are entitled to. Students in higher education living in England with a disability or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, can apply for the DSA. The DSA is a government grant designed to ensure that students with specific learning difficulties are not at a disadvantage when taking part in higher

Texthelp’s new Read&Write Gold literacy software offers life-changing enhancements for UK students with dyslexia

Powerful enhancements to provide reading and writing support for students on the PC have been included in the new Read&Write Gold by Texthelp, leading developers of literacy support software. Available to download directly from the website www.texthelp.com/UK/our-products/readwrite, the software can make a big difference to the confidence and independence of the 10 per cent of students with dyslexia in the UK. The new Read&Write Gold is designed to improve reading, writing and aid comprehension of on-screen text. It is an easy to use discreet toolbar positioned above familiar

SEN software to benefit students with learning difficulties sitting exams

SEN software to benefit students with learning difficulties sitting exams – green light given to schools by Joint Council for QualificationsFurther to a ruling by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia who were typically challenged in exam conditions can now legally use text-to-speech software, such as Read&Write GOLD from Texthelp Ltd. Read&Write GOLD has been designed to improve reading and writing and aids comprehension of on-screen text. According to the Department for Education, 17% of school children have some form of

Texthelp partners with China Education Alliance as part of Northern Ireland Government trade mission

Texthelp, providers of award-winning literacy support software, based in County Antrim, has agreed a partnership with the China Education Alliance (CEA), a provider of online education and onsite training in China during NI Government’s trade mission to China. The agreement was formally signed today (15th November) in the presence of the First and Deputy First Ministers, the Rt. Hon. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness MP, as well as Arlene Foster MLA, Minister of Enterprise Trade and Investment and Invest NI Chairperson, Mark Ennis, at the Shangri-La Hotel Pudong in Shanghai. The

Bett 2013 Texthelp moves to the cloud with the launch of a new range of text-to-speech Web Apps for literacy support on-the-go

Anytime anywhere literacy support for dyslexic students is top of the agenda on stand C104 where Texthelp is launching its new range of cloud-based text-to-speech Web Apps for reading, writing, studying and research on-the-go. Designed to work on a wide range of mobile learning devices including the iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, smart phones, PCs and Macs, the new apps support multiple browsers allowing users to benefit from instant accessibility to these powerful support tools where ever they are. Included within the suite is the Read&Write Web App, which comes complete with Dictionary,

Texthelp moves to the cloud with the launch of a new range of text-to-speech Web Apps for literacy support on-the-go

BETT 2013 PREVIEW RELEASE - Anytime anywhere literacy support for dyslexic students is top of the agenda on stand C104 where Texthelp is launching its new range of cloud-based text-to-speech Web Apps for reading, writing, studying and research on-the-go.Anytime anywhere literacy support for dyslexic students is top of the agenda on stand C104 where Texthelp is launching its new range of cloud-based text-to-speech Web Apps for reading, writing, studying and research on-the-go. Designed to work on a wide range of mobile learning devices including the iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, smart phones,

Texthelp Literacy Complete’ provides a one-stop shop to literacy and study support for students of all levels

Assistive technology specialist, Texthelp Ltd (www.texthelp.com) introduces its award-winning range of literacy and study support software in one comprehensive package, Texthelp Literacy Complete (TLC). This is a cost effective solution that combines Fluency Tutor, Read&Write GOLD and Web apps, designed to cater for students of all abilities and across all stages of their learning. Offering schools a considerable savings of up to £700 per year, TLC will help those with tighter budgets absorb costs across departments. TLC supports primary to secondary school students of all levels, from

Read&Write Tutor provides back-to-school support for EAL and ESOL students

Assistive technology specialists, Texthelp Ltd (www.texthelp.com), ushers in the new school term with a focus on providing literacy support to English language learners through Read&Write Tutor. This English language development software is designed to improve English learning skills for the 946,580 English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in primary and secondary schools and the 180,000 students taking English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes throughout the UK.The latest attainment data from the National Association of Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC)

FREE Read to Achieve literacy information day, Birmingham, 17th May

Is your child and emerging or struggling reader? If so come and join us at 2.45pm-4.30pm on Thursday 17th May at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City, Central Square, Birmingham, B1 1HH!  We (Texthelp Systems) are hosting a FREE Read to Achieve literacy information day. Register now at http://www.texthelp.com/uk/register/read-to-achieve-birmingham-17th-may-2012/ or telephone 028 9442 8105.With 1 in 5 children in the UK failing to achieve the expected literacy levels, Texthelp’s ‘Read to Achieve Initiative’, aims to help children develop proficiency in reading and comprehension by offering

FREE Read to Achieve literacy information day, London, 16th May

Is your child and emerging or struggling reader?  If so come and join us at 2.45pm-4.30pm on Wed 16thMay at Regus, 111 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 0SR!  We (Texthelp Systems) are hosting a FREE Read to Achieve literacy information day. Register now at http://www.texthelp.com/uk/register/read-to-achieve-london-16th-may-2012/ or telephone 028 9442 8105 With 1 in 5 children in the UK failing to achieve the expected literacy levels, Texthelp’s ‘Read to Achieve Initiative’, aims to help children develop proficiency in reading and comprehension by offering London schools

DSA Assessors call for changes in funding streams to cover mobile phones and tablets featuring assistive technology for students with SEN

Showcasing the latest innovations in assistive technology (AT), the Assess 2012 conference hosted by iansyst brought together a body of education industry experts, Disability Support Allowance Assessors and technology product suppliers to share best practice and discuss the latest trends and issues to support disabled students in higher education. Attracting 100 delegates, the two day event focussed on widening access for the thousands of students who rely on assistive technologies. A greater number of consumer devices such as mobile phones and tablets are incorporating applications such

Improving literacy in Birmingham schools - ‘Read to Achieve’ Information Day for Teachers, Parents and PTAs

Birmingham schools interested in improving literacy standards are cordially invited to attend Texthelp System’s ‘Read to Achieve’ Information Day on Thursday 17th May (2:45pm-4:30pm) at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City, Central Square, Birmingham, B1 1HH.  With 1 in 5 children in the UK failing to achieve the expected literacy levels, Texthelp’s ‘Read to Achieve Initiative’, aims to help children develop proficiency in reading and comprehension by offering Birmingham schools free subscription to Fluency Tutor, Texthelp's online solution for improving reading at home and in school. Telephone 028

Improving literacy in London schools - ‘Read to Achieve’ Information Day for teachers, parents and PTAs

London schools interested in improving literacy standards are cordially invited to attend Texthelp System’s ‘Read to Achieve’ Information Day on Wednesday 16th May (2:45pm-4:30pm) at Regus, 111 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 0SR. With 1 in 5 children in the UK failing to achieve the expected literacy levels, Texthelp’s ‘Read to Achieve Initiative’, aims to help children develop proficiency in reading and comprehension by offering London schools free subscription to Fluency Tutor, Texthelp's online solution for improving reading at home and in school. Telephone 028 9442 8105

‘Read to Achieve’ campaign launched to improve literacy in UK schools

‘Read to Achieve’ campaign launched to help young people and struggling readers develop oral reading fluency and comprehension whilst raising literacy standards in UK schoolsTo improve reading and comprehension standards throughout UK schools, assistive technology specialist, Texthelp Systems (www.texthelp.com), has announced the launch of the Read to Achieve Campaign. This initiative is set to transform learning, particularly for pupils who struggle with reading by directly supporting literacy programmes in UK schools through (the provision of) Fluency Tutor - online reading support

Castlewellan Primary School improves pupils’ reading fluency and comprehension levels with Fluency Tutor

The School: Castlewellan Primary School in County Down, Northern Ireland, is proud to offer pupils a wide range of resources to support learning; especially its state-of-the-art ICT resources, which allow for interactive learning. With this in mind, they recently purchased Fluency Tutor, Texthelp’s online software solution designed to assess and improve pupils’ reading and comprehension levels. Fluency Tutor is an online software solution from Texthelp Systems, designed to assess and improve pupils’ reading and comprehension levels. The solution encourages pupils as young as five

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