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Literacy Difficulties and Children’s Mental Health Webinar
Join Dr Deanna Francis from the Black Dog Institute for an important Dyslexia Awareness Month webinar exploring the relationship between literacy difficulties and mental health in primary school-aged children. Learn why children with reading difficulties are at increased risk of anxiety and discover practical, evidence-based strategies to support their learning and emotional wellbeing. Monday, 26
Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle
Build Your Knowledge and Save with Our Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle As part of SPELD NSW’s Be Dyslexia Aware activities, we’re making it easier for individuals, educators and schools to build their understanding of learning difficulties and practical ways to support learners. Our Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle brings together four practical webinars: Understanding Blending for
Save up to 20% at the SPELD NSW Bookshop
To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month and support our Be Dyslexia Aware campaign, SPELD NSW is offering up to 20% off storewide at the SPELD NSW Bookshop until 1 December 2026. The SPELD NSW Bookshop provides teachers, tutors, allied health professionals and families with access to carefully selected, high-quality resources that support explicit and systematic literacy
Help Your School, Organisation or Community Be Dyslexia Aware This October
Dyslexia affects people of all ages, in schools, workplaces and throughout the wider community. Yet it is still often misunderstood. During Dyslexia Awareness Month, SPELD NSW is making it easier for schools, businesses and community organisations to build greater understanding through our new Be Dyslexia Aware webinar. Practical information for your community This accessible webinar
Screen limits must maintain equitable access for students with disability
SPELD NSW has written to NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, the Hon. Prue Car MP, in response to the NSW Government’s proposed limits on screen use in schools. SPELD NSW supports reducing unnecessary screen use and ensuring technology is used purposefully in classrooms. Increased opportunities for explicit instruction, reading and
Quality professional learning when you need it
SPELD NSW On-Demand Learning gives you access to practical, evidence-informed professional learning when you need it, wherever you are. Learn at your own pace. Apply it in practice. Come back and revisit it when you need a refresher Why On-Demand? Flexible – Learn when it suits you. Practical – Take strategies and resources straight into your
Decodable Reader Book Packs!
Building a well-aligned decodable library just got easier! The SPELD NSW Bookshop has carefully selected and sequenced decodable readers from a range of trusted publishers to create new book packs aligned to:  SPELL@SPELD NSW – Launch UFLI Foundations Whether you’re building a new library, filling gaps in your collection or looking for more texts for
Exclusive offer for existing SPELL schools
Are you ready to take the next step in your school’s literacy journey? Existing SPELL@SPELD NSW schools can now build on their SPELL implementation through a SPELD NSW School Partnership. Schools that renew their SPELL access and register as a Learn or Grow School Partner will receive: Extended SPELL access until 31 December 2027 SPELD
SPELD NSW News Term 3 2026
There is a lot happening at SPELD NSW. Across our education, clinic and infoline teams, we are developing new programs, practical resources, professional learning and services to better support schools, educators, families and the wider community. Here is a look at what we have been working on, and what you can expect to see over the
Help Keep Literacy Support Accessible
Every year, thousands of families and educators turn to SPELD NSW for trusted information, practical resources and evidence-based guidance. Your donation helps us continue providing free support and information for parents and carers, while keeping expert literacy training and resources accessible and affordable for teachers and schools. When families have access to trusted support and
Bridging off Decodable Readers
One question that often comes up is ‘when to bridge off decodable readers?’. The questions that follow are ‘How do we do it?’ and ‘Beyond decodable readers – What should students read?’ Let’s start with the last question first. As many schools are accustomed to the security of levelled readers, the leap of faith into the unknown can be daunting. But the truth is,
Applications Now Open: Professional Learning Scholarships
Applications Now Open: Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships. Through the generosity of our donors, these scholarships provide NSW teachers with access to evidence-based professional learning designed to improve outcomes for students with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Scholarships are available
English phonemes – on the tip of your tongue!Â
English is a very interesting language. Yes, the spelling system is complex and lots of people throw their hands up in despair at all the exceptions. We will explore these weird and wonderful features of the English spelling system over time (because we are mega word-nerds at SPELD NSW) but for today let’s consider the
Phonics Is Not Just About Sounds and Letters
Getting ‘bang for your buck’ from instructional time. Early in my teaching days I had heard faint whispers of this thing called ‘Phonics’. There was a focus sound of the week. In practice, there was lots of chanting of /ch/, looking for pictures that start with /ch/, looking for ‘ch’ in texts… technically this was
SPELD NSW Insights Webinar Series
Introducing SPELD NSW Insights Webinar SeriesA new webinar series designed to support you—when you need it most. SPELD NSW is pleased to launch the Insights Webinar Series, rolling out across Term 2—a collection of focused, practical professional learning sessions designed to support educators, leaders, families, and allied health professionals. Each webinar is concise and purposeful,
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Literacy Difficulties and Children’s Mental Health Webinar
Join Dr Deanna Francis from the Black Dog Institute for an important Dyslexia Awareness Month webinar exploring the relationship between
Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle
Build Your Knowledge and Save with Our Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle As part of SPELD NSW’s Be Dyslexia Aware activities,
Save up to 20% at the SPELD NSW Bookshop
To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month and support our Be Dyslexia Aware campaign, SPELD NSW is offering up to 20% off
Help Your School, Organisation or Community Be Dyslexia Aware This October
Dyslexia affects people of all ages, in schools, workplaces and throughout the wider community. Yet it is still often misunderstood.
Screen limits must maintain equitable access for students with disability
SPELD NSW has written to NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning, the Hon. Prue Car MP,
Sign up to SPELD NSW Enews for alerts about parent and teacher workshops
Call the SPELD NSW InfoLine to chat confidentially to our friendly support team or for a referral to a tutor
Book an educational assessment with a SPELD NSW Psychologist
Join SPELD NSW to support us in our work advocating for students and adults with dyslexia