Technology boost for dyslexic students with iPad donation to specialist school

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.