Episode Description: 

On this episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew sits down with executive headteacher of dyslexia specialist school, Moon Hall Reigate. In the show, Michelle regales the fascinating story of Moon Hall's inception, Andrew learns more about the groundbreaking teaching techniques Moon Hall has developed, and Andrew and Michelle discuss why the education minister needs a background in education. 

Top Quotes:

"Education in the workplace is needed because people assume, wrongly of course, that dyslexic people are not going to achieve or they're not intelligent but that's not they case. They just need information delivered in a different way." - Michelle

"We need passion to change the education system and the problem with an education minister that has no background in teaching is that their passion is for politics, and not education." - Andrew

About the Host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the Guest:

Michelle joined Moon Hall in 2017 as deputy head of academic before quickly working her way up to become Executive Head Teacher in 2019. Established in 1985, Moon Hall  are a specialist school for dyslexic children in Years 3-11. At the school, all children participate on a level playing field with their dyslexic peers. Children are taught strategies to enable them to understand and overcome barriers to learning and gain the confidence to be independent, positive learners. In 2020, she became a board trustee member of the British Dyslexia Association. 

Resources:

https://www.moonhallschoolreigate.co.uk/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/