Encouraging children to read is not always easy, here are sources of information and support that may be useful.

The Scottish Book Trust charity provides a range of resources.  We've given some specific links below - have a browse of their webiste.

https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/6-ways-to-encourage-reluctant-readers

https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories/bookzilla

https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories/encouraging-teenagers-to-read

Books for All provides books in accessible formats for learners who have difficulty reading ordinary printed books, including those with dyslexia. 

• Accounts are FREE for educators in Scotland supporting learners with a print disability. 
• There are currently over 2,000 titles available. 
• Formats include PDF, Word, DAISY, MP3 & Powerpoint

https://www.booksforall.org.uk/about/  Ask in school, or contact our service, If you need support  in creating an account.

Call Scotland, the parent organisation of Books for All,   also support  learners through downloadable text books, in accessible formats,  for the Scottish curriculum. You may find their suggestions of apps to help learners useful, although there may be costs involved in downloading some of these apps.

 https://www.callscotland.org.uk/Common-Assets/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Wheel_0f_Apps_V1_0.pdf

Advice and information on many aspects relating to dyslexia, including useful leaflets free to download.

https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/our-leaflets