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<strong>Back</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
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Welcome <strong>to</strong> <strong>Texthelp</strong>'s <strong>Back</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong>!<br />
We hope you enjoy reading about our cus<strong>to</strong>mers and their<br />
use of Read&Write GOLD.<br />
Special Feature<br />
Erasmus Darwin Academy show commitment <strong>to</strong> dyslexic students by<br />
purchasing Read&Write GOLD<br />
Erasmus Darwin Academy, Chase<strong>to</strong>wn, is a<br />
school of approximately 860 pupils in south<br />
Staffordshire, dedicated <strong>to</strong> providing the best<br />
SEN provision possible <strong>to</strong> their students. This<br />
commitment along with the desire <strong>to</strong> achieve<br />
'Dyslexia Friendly Status' led the school <strong>to</strong><br />
purchase Read&Write GOLD, <strong>Texthelp</strong>'s awardwinning<br />
literacy support software.<br />
Read the full news item here<br />
The King's <strong>School</strong> recommend Read&Write GOLD <strong>to</strong> advance<br />
students' independent learning, selfesteem<br />
and inclusion<br />
The King's <strong>School</strong>, Devon, is an 11-18 comprehensive<br />
school with just over 140 staff and 1100 students.<br />
Penny Dowling, SEN Literacy Teacher at the <strong>School</strong>,<br />
believes their purchase of Read&Write GOLD literacy<br />
support software has been a "resounding success" as<br />
the solution has led <strong>to</strong> improvement in students' quality of work, their independent learning<br />
and self-esteem.<br />
Follow this link <strong>to</strong> read the full article
<strong>Texthelp</strong>'s Read&Write donation <strong>to</strong><br />
Goedgedacht Trust, South Africa<br />
<strong>Texthelp</strong> were recently approached by Cowbridge<br />
Comprehensive <strong>School</strong>, based in the Vale of Glamorgan, <strong>to</strong><br />
donate a Read&Write 10 GOLD site licence <strong>to</strong> The<br />
Goedgedacht Trust, South Africa, whom the school<br />
supported and recently visited.<br />
David Griffiths, a teacher at Cowbridge Comprehensive<br />
states "During the summer, a group of children <strong>from</strong> the<br />
school visited the Goedgedacht Trust. <strong>Texthelp</strong>'s generous<br />
donation enabled the students <strong>to</strong> take a site licence of Read&Write GOLD assistive<br />
software with them."<br />
Read the full news item here<br />
Read&Write GOLD software now available in all Northern Ireland<br />
<strong>School</strong>s!<br />
<strong>Texthelp</strong>'s Read&Write GOLD assistive software is now<br />
available in all Northern Ireland schools after a recent<br />
purchase and roll out of the software by C2K (who provide<br />
the ICT infrastructure for schools in Northern Ireland).<br />
Caroline Cuddy, Business Development Manager <strong>from</strong><br />
<strong>Texthelp</strong> Systems Ltd states, "I'm delighted <strong>to</strong> have been<br />
involved in this project, along with my colleagues at C2K.<br />
Every pupil in Northern Ireland can now take advantage of the additional support that<br />
Read&Write GOLD provides, and I know that this will be of significant help <strong>to</strong> pupils who<br />
have difficulties with their reading and writing. This is a fantastic opportunity for schools <strong>to</strong><br />
see how assistive technology can have a really positive impact on their pupils' learning."<br />
Fluency Tu<strong>to</strong>r encourages teacher productivity at<br />
Ravens Wood <strong>School</strong><br />
Ravens Wood <strong>School</strong>, Kent, feel their recent purchase of Fluency Tu<strong>to</strong>r<br />
(<strong>Texthelp</strong>'s latest online software solution <strong>to</strong> improve reading and<br />
comprehension), has allowed teachers <strong>to</strong> be more productive with the<br />
use of their time in the classroom.<br />
Debbie Briant, Curriculum Technician and Higher Level Teaching<br />
Assistant at Ravens Wood <strong>School</strong> explains: "I look after a variety of<br />
software and online products for literacy and numeracy and I was really excited when I<br />
found Fluency Tu<strong>to</strong>r."<br />
Read the full news item here<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
Scottish Learning Festival, 21-22nd September 2011, SECC<br />
Glasgow<br />
Special Needs London Exhibition, 14-15th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2011, The<br />
Business Design Centre, London<br />
Scottish Council of Independent <strong>School</strong>s - Learning Support<br />
Conference, 10th November 2011, Thistle Hotel, Glasgow<br />
ISC SEN Conference 2011, 17th November 2011, Park Plaza Vic<strong>to</strong>ria, London<br />
Special Education Needs Summit, 28th November 2011, Hil<strong>to</strong>n Birmingham<br />
Metropole Hotel<br />
Download a free 30 day trial of Read&Write 10 GOLD here<br />
Request a free trial CD <strong>to</strong> be posted <strong>to</strong> you
Your chance <strong>to</strong> win a Read&Write GOLD Mobile Device!<br />
Simply email a paragraph on how Read&Write GOLD software is used in the<br />
classroom and in what way it has improved pupils' work <strong>to</strong><br />
j.laird@texthelp.com in<br />
order <strong>to</strong> enter the competition; and you could be in with a<br />
chance of winning a Read&Write GOLD Mobile Device!<br />
Competition entries must be submitted by the closing date of:<br />
1st November 2011.<br />
<strong>Texthelp</strong> Systems Ltd | 25 Randals<strong>to</strong>wn Road | Enkalon Business Centre | Antrim | BT41 4LJ | United Kingdom
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