Library

A 'Dyslexia Friendly' section has been created in the academy's library for children with the condition.

More than 30 books in it follow fonts and formats which are helpful to those with dyslexia.

Vice Principal Mr Fothergill said more would be ordered.

"Children with dyslexia read regular formatted books but it can take more effort and time and be less enjoyable. I know because I was one of them," he said.

"We are about encouraging all our children to read and aim to reduce as many barriers as possible.

"Library staff are ecstatic that a couple of the books have already been borrowed."

'Dyslexia friendly' books are formatted a specific way with larger text, a font called 'open dyslexic' or similar, coloured paper (more often cream), left aligned with bigger spaces between lines and paragraphs.

A Year 7 reader in the library said: "I'm so happy that there are more books which I can read and so glad the library has something specifically for me!"

The library's always looking to represent everyone so, if anybody has suggestions, please let library staff know.