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4D Schools are leading schools – campaigning Best Practice. Get it Right for Dyslexics – Get it Right for All. By recognizing different learning styles and thinking preferences, as well as acknowledging diversity, the 4D approach helps all students at risk of underachievement. There are now 500 schools registered as part of the 4D programme, making a commitment to becoming more dyslexia aware through a unique Self Review process. 
 
 

There are 3 levels of 4D Schools and details of these are set out on the 4D schools page.

In summary: a Level 1 school has an awareness of dyslexia and a dyslexia friendly policy that is being implemented in the current schools year; a Level 2 school  is one which has set out a realistic timeframe of actionable and measurable adjustments to becoming dyslexia friendly, matched to the 6 Dimensions of Good Practice as set out by ERO; and a Level 3 school has gone through a self-administered Self Review process to become a 4D/Best Practice School where individual learning preferences are recognized and supported.


4D Consultancy provides services to schools through this Self-Review Process and helps schools in the following areas:


 

>> Support, advice and information to help schools create an effective and transparent school policy statement and a whole-school strategy around Dyslexia, Learning Differences and Thinking Preferences, and Inclusion. 4D Consultancy has a select number of independent experts from NZ and UK that can provide the assistance and professional development required by a school or cluster. These consultants are all very familiar with 4D and each has their own specialist skills.

Firstly, renowned international dyslexia and whole school specialist Neil Mackay is returning to New Zealand this August to lead more of his acclaimed workshops for both educators and parents. Tickets are selling fast, and already his Napier workshop is sold out, so be in quick to secure your place. You can learn more and contact him directly through his NZ website at www.actiondyslexia.co.nz

Closer to home, we have two education consultants who have been working over the last year with 4D schools and can offer workshops in tune with the 4D process. They are:


Jenny Tebbutt: Designer Education Ltd. Click here for more detail.


Elizabeth Lynch: Education Forward. Click here for more detail.


>> Help in identifying the key barriers to successful learning in the classroom and the key strategies to overcome these that fit within the National Curriculum resulting in best practice for the mainstream setting. i.e. Turning policy into "classroom results" that exceed national standards.

Guidance on how practice is best delivered, monitored and evaluated to improve the success rate of the school and use funding most effectively. How to help individuals without always giving individual help.


>> Bespoke consultation and workshops to allow for support in the journey towards becoming a 4D/Best Practice School.  
   


To start your school on the process, please email esther.whitehead@4d.org.nz




The 4D Workplace webspace contains a wealth of information for employers and employees looking for support and guidance on how to create dyslexia aware working environments.Organisations and Government agencies that support the workplace also need to know how best to help. The 4D Workplace webspace is designed to provide valuable and practical information in this area. If you have any further specific questions or feedback in this area, please feel free to email Esther Whitehead by email: esther.whitehead@4d.org.nz




The 4D programme was conceived and designed by Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand (DFNZ), and is maintained by the 4D team.

Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand

P O Box 16141
Hornby
Christchurch 8441


Email: info@dfnz.org.nz


Fax: 03 3651101


For consultancy enquiries please contact Esther Whitehead directly by email: esther.whitehead@4d.org.nz

 
























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