Over the years Ruth has worked with many bright students who find English unexpectedly difficult. Often these students have strong ideas and good understanding, but struggle to organise their thoughts and express them clearly in written work. This can happen for students with diagnosed dyslexia, as well as those who show similar learning traits but have not been formally assessed. 

For these students, tasks such as processing complex language, structuring longer written responses and managing large amounts of information can be particularly challenging. This is often most noticeable in English, where students are expected to explain ideas clearly and develop detailed written analysis.

This can be frustrating for both students and parents, particularly when a student clearly understands the material but finds it difficult to demonstrate that understanding in written work. 

With the right strategies, however, these challenges can be significantly reduced. 

With many years of experience teaching GCSE English, Ruth has seen how effective, structured approaches can help students organise their ideas, approach reading more confidently and develop clearer written responses. Ruth is currently undertaking specialist training with Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, developing practical strategies to further support her students with dyslexia.