Welsh Dyslexia Project

Writing Individual Education Plans

Below are a series of tips for writing an Individual Education Plan, which should enable the teaching of the child to be matched to their learning style.

1 Identify what the child is finding it so hard to learn. For example, is it learning a second language, maths, new vocabulary in science etc. ?

2 Find out why is he or she having such problems. For example, is it auditory short term memory, or phonological processing?

3 Try to assess the way he learns. For example, is a visual input better?

4 Try to identify how you can change the teaching in order to make him learn more easily.

5 Always ask why you have chosen that approach, and could there be a better way.

6 Identify the key components within the areas of - Who will deliver it? How often? Where?

7 Set meaningful targets. Ensure all the activities age and ability appropriate.

8 Constantly review, and identify why targets are not being met, or if they are, ask if the pupil is being stretched sufficiently.

9 Ask if there are viable alternatives, or other aspects, such as stress or behavioural management, that are not currently being covered.

10 Remember that only through a whole school approach will the pupil have an opportunity to maximise their potential. Ensure all teachers are informed of the difficulties, and how they can best help the situation.