Technology boost for dyslexic students with iPad donation to specialist school
Pupils at a specialist dyslexia school in Staffordshire are set to benefit from enhanced digital learning opportunities following a generous donation of 10 iPads to support their education.
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Fonua UK, a specialist in mobile phones, accessories, and consumer electronics, has provided the devices to Maple Hayes Dyslexia School in Lichfield, giving students valuable tools to develop essential digital skills across the curriculum.
Jason Bisseker, Operations and Product Director at Fonua UK, said: "Fonua is committed to supporting inclusive education and ensuring that every child has the tools they need to succeed.
Having seen firsthand the incredible work that Maple Hayes Hall does to support students with dyslexia, we are honoured to contribute to their mission. Their dedication to kindness, creativity, and perseverance is truly inspiring, and we hope these iPads will further enrich the learning experience for their students."
Dr Daryl Brown, Co-Principal at Maple Hayes, welcomed the donation and added: "Technology plays a supportive role in our teaching approach. These iPads will primarily be used as assessment tools to capture evidence of the small step progress our pupils make. This will directly support one of our Ofsted areas for improvement while helping students develop crucial digital skills that will serve them throughout their education and beyond."
Maple Hayes Hall is one of the UK's leading specialist schools for dyslexic children, known for its groundbreaking morphological approach to teaching literacy. Unlike mainstream schools, Maple Hayes uses a unique method developed by its founder, Dr Neville Brown, which bypasses traditional phonics teaching in favour of a word-meaning approach.
The school caters for students aged 7-17 and has helped thousands of dyslexic pupils achieve literacy success over its 40-year history, with many going on to university and successful careers despite previously struggling in mainstream education.
The iPads will be used in select lessons but will predominantly serve as assessment tools to document and track the incremental progress of students. Rather than replacing the school's proven morphological approach to literacy, the technology will enhance the ability of teachers to gather evidence of learning outcomes while introducing students to digital tools they may encounter in future education and careers.
