Alison SilbyAlison Silby is Assistant Programme Director for Primary School Direct and Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Reading. Her work focuses on Initial Teacher Education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Her curent research focusses on supporting the professional development and practice of trainee teachers with dyslexia. Previously, Alison designed and led the specialism pathway for SEND at Brunel University. Her earlier teaching career ranged across key stages 1, 2 and 3 where she assumed responsibility for English. Read More Read Less