The story behind Love Learning Literacy
Understanding Is the First Step to Support
I combine my strengths in education and psychology to assist as many children and young people as possible in becoming empowered learners.
About me – Vee Bird, APC, MDG.
I am a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher-Assessor who is dedicated to reducing the uncertainty that children and their families face when literacy challenges arise. Since completing a Master’s degree in Psychology (Additional Needs) and Specialist training with Dyslexia Action, I have had two key roles. The first role is that of a dyslexia assessor in which I look at the whole picture to guarantee the best outcomes for the child. The second role is that of a dyslexia teacher in which I focus on personalising each child’s learning journey.
I combine my strengths in education and psychology to assist as many children and young people as possible in becoming empowered learners. I encourage the embracing of Positive Dyslexia as it brings about a multitude of skills. This is a key theme that is reflected both in my reports and in my teaching.
I work privately for my own business, ‘Love Learning Literacy™’, and in local schools as an Associate for an Educational Psychology company. I offer Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessments and Structured Literacy Interventions for primary and secondary pupils. This work is expanding to include the assessment of adults.
My work has been well received for the detail and positivity in the diagnostic reports as well as the progress achieved in the interventions. If you need advice or work carried out, please do not hesitate to contact me for a friendly chat.
“I created Love Learning Literacy to help bridge the gaps in children’s and young people’s education when literacy difficulties are present.”
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Celebrating Differences. Supporting Needs. Unlock Your Child’s Potential
10% of the UK population is thought to be dyslexic.
Early signs are often overlooked or misunderstood — especially in girls, who may be more likely to mask difficulties.
Children who receive early, tailored intervention can make significant progress in reading, writing, and confidence.
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Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development
- Bachelor of Arts (BA Honours) in Fine Art – 2003
- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Primary Teaching with English as an Additional Language) – 2010
- Department for Education Qualified Teacher Status – 2010
- Master of Science (MSc Distinction) in Psychology – 2018
- Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-Related Difficulties – 2024
- Assessment Practising Certificate (The Dyslexia Guild) – 2024
- Safeguarding Children – 2024
- (including a range of SpLD CPD Courses)
Condensed Timeline
My Journey To Love Learning Literacy
A love of psychology and a joy in teaching children to succeed in their education led me on this journey. You can read my timeline here.
2003
I graduated from a BA Fine Art degree with Honours. This helps me to discuss a love of art, craft and drawing with the children/young people I assess- many of whom have strong artistic skills alongside dyslexia!
2010
I completed a Professional Certificate in Education (PGCE) with a specialism in English as an Additional Language (EAL). I spent the next ten years teaching Nursery, Reception, KS1 and KS2.
2019
I was extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to shadow an Educational Psychologist and put into practice a range of strategies to help children in schools. This developed my understanding of children’s learning needs and the range of difficulties that many face daily.
2021
I found my true calling by beginning my journey as a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher with Dyslexia Action. I was delighted to find out how effective Dyslexia Action’s Literacy Programme (Cochrane & Binns, 2021) was in teaching children to improve their reading and spelling skills. I have continued to teach by implementing this as a 1:1 Structured Literacy Intervention and seeing children progress is wonderful!
2024
I graduated from the Level 7 Diploma in Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties with Dyslexia Action. I was awarded the Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) which means that I am qualified to assess literacy difficulties and diagnose dyslexia when it is present.
LOVE LEARNING LITERACY was born!
“Over the ten-week course, Vee has assessed for gaps in my son’s learning and structured the lessons to scaffold around these gaps. At the same time, she tailored the lessons to his interests so he enjoyed every session.”