Where dyslexics succeed
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23/06/09 - Audio Clip
Radio reporter Kevin Gover discovers the strengths of Appleford School talking to former head teacher Stella Wilson, former parent Dr James Chadwick and current pupils. click here to listen to the MP3 file.
28/07/10 - Appleford School pupils learn about care in their community with their ‘Citizenship Day’
Appleford School in Shrewton, a day and boarding school for children with dyslexia and associated learning difficulties have just celebrated their ‘Citizenship Day.’
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14/01/10 - Another ‘Outstanding’ in Care from Ofsted for Appleford
Appleford, the Shrewton school for children with dyslexia and associated learning difficulties, has just received its third consecutive "Outstanding" OFSTED report for its ‘Care.’
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21/12/09 - 'Magic Dust' - an article in December's Wiltshire Magazine
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06/11/09 - Appleford School bring special messages to Salisbury for Dyslexia Awareness Week
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17/08/09 - 2009 Speech Day
click here to listen to an audio clip from our 2009 Speech Day featuring Richard and Holly Roseveare (head girl and her father), and our guest speaker Christian Emmerson (actor, director and former pupil).
03/11/08 - Appleford School, Shrewton, receives a DOUBLE OUTSTANDING OFSTED report
In fully meeting its aims Appleford School provides an outstanding education for its pupils. All aspects of the school's work are at least good and many features of these are outstanding. click here to read the full story.
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You can download the PDFs by clicking on the links above or you can visit our Dyslexia Fact sheets page for more details.
"We are a close knit school community offering specialist education to dyslexic students .Our ‘whole school’ approach to dyslexia restores pupils’ confidence, unlocking and developing their skills and talents. We believe that dyslexia and associated learning difficulties are no hindrance to success"
Headteacher
On the approved CReSTeD register
All schools approved by the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils (CReSTeD) are visited regularly to ensure they continue to meet the criteria set by CReSTeD. Appleford has been approved under category 'SP' as a specialist dyslexic school offering a detailed structured curriculum which is taught within small groups of 7-12 pupils.
See our new Video... (above right)
Appleford School is a very special place. As Martin Cooke, the Headmaster of Clayesmore School puts it: "Appleford School sprinkles magic dust over dyslexic children".
Drawing on interviews with staff, parents and children at Appleford, this short video describes what the school can offer children with dyslexia. We hope you enjoy the video - but the best way to find out what we could do for your child is come and see Appleford School for yourself.
Call us now on 0800 135 7314 to arrange a visit, or to get your own copy of the film. See if we can sprinkle a little "magic dust" on your child.
