[Merlin John Online]

By Sally McKeown
A program designed to support pupils with dyslexia scooped an Education Resources Award last week. Nessy Learning Programme Deluxe, from Net Educational Systems, won the Special Needs (including ICT) category,

Trialled by the Bristol Dyslexia Centre, Nessy is a complete literacy scheme which uses a multi-sensory approach to develop and improve a pupil’s knowledge of letters, sounds and blends. Pupils move from one island to another in the Land of Ness, building their skills step by step. The games format and animation motivate pupils but underneath is a tried and tested approach which shows, teaches and tests.

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