Compare Dyslexia Gold vs Infant Language Link

Carla Thom, Head of School: Spelling Tutor (part of Dyslexia Gold) has really made a huge impact on our spelling results and we have rolled it out across the whole school now, regardless of ability or SEND status. It now forms an integral part of our day for regular spelling and reading repeated practice. It uses spaced repetition to focus on what words individuals needs to learn sequentially. It caters for all learners, including spelling words from Y5/6 NC lists.

Eileen Maceachern, SENCO: Dyslexia Gold is cost-effective, easy to set up and simple for children to use. Our children particularly enjoyed playing Engaging Eyes.

Sue Wells, Specialist teacher: The high frequency words cover a good deal of the national curriculum and therefore go a long way to improving a child's day to day spelling in their written work - this in turn improves their confidence, which is important

Caroline Thorne, HLTA for SEN: The assessment gives an accurate picture of each child's needs and level of understanding. As a whole year group screening tool, it enables us to quickly identify those children who need to be seen by a therapist and also those children who would benefit from intervention at a lower level. We re-assess those children who we have ongoing concerns about throughout their time at the federation and refer to our findings often in pupil progress meetings.

Tara, Leader of Learning Inclusion (SENDCO): I think the assessment is effective, can be used when working with SALTs, private and NHS. Intervention resources are easy to follow, fun and effective.

jane notley, senta: inputting data such as language link effectiveness can be long winded as there is no option but to jump between groups/year groups.