Further information

Mary Frankland

Professional qualifications:

MA in Education- Lancaster University  - 2001
National Primary  Qualification in Headship
Certificate in Further Professional Studies in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)  Bangor University-1991/2
Bachelor of Education Oxford University -1973
Associate Member of PATOSS (Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties)
Associate Member of SCUDA (South Cumbria Dyslexia Association)

Educational Experience

I have worked in various educational settings including class teaching Mainstream Primary and Middle Schools; Home tuition in Lambeth; private tuition in Lancaster; and teaching in local Special Schools (Red Oak; Morecambe Road) .
I have been a classteacher as well as a Special Educational  Needs Coordinator (SENCo) for many years and was Headteacher locally for 10 years. Since retirement I work with a variety of students.

I regularly attend courses to remain up to date with modern developments.

Teaching structure

During every lesson a specific format is followed which is customised for each student reflecting their individual interests.

This will involve:

This will be supported by a variety of resources; from children’s books, leaflets, newspapers and poetry to computer spelling programmes.

DBS clearance  (Disclosure and Debarring Service)

 “Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn“

Benjamin Franklin

“Any book worth reading by children,is also worth reading by grown-up persons.”
Arthur Ransome.