Image a classroom the place a child’s too antsy to sit down nonetheless, so the trainer says, “Go do ten press-ups,” and means it—no judgment, simply outcomes. That’s the magic of Moon Corridor College, a dyslexia haven in Surrey, led by Michelle Carteron—govt head trainer and British Dyslexia Affiliation chair. On episode 100 of the Dyslexia Life Hacks podcast, Michelle spills the tea on turning a shaky begin right into a thriving hub the place dyslexic children don’t simply survive—they soar. It’s a masterclass in flipping the script, proving that with the best setting, each mind can shine.
From Science to Savior
Michelle’s journey kicked off with a microbiology diploma and a yawn-inducing stint in R&D. Instructing beckoned, and 23 years later, she’s steering Moon Corridor—a faculty born from a homeschool kitchen desk within the ’80s, now a 200-strong dyslexia powerhouse. “I’ve at all times been drawn to children who study in another way,” she says, reflecting on her dyslexic finest pal and many years supporting SEN college students. Dad and mom, sound acquainted? That “naughty” child may simply want a Michelle—somebody who will get it.
Moon Corridor’s Secret Sauce
What units Moon Corridor aside? Small lessons (max 12), in-house therapists, and a vibe that screams “you’re not damaged.” Children fidget on wobble cushions, faucet elastic bands, or lap the sector mid-lesson—no stigma, simply options. “We adapt to them,” Michelle explains, with AI and touch-typing from age seven guaranteeing independence. GCSE move charges beat nationwide averages, proving dyslexia’s no ceiling—it’s a detour. Dad and mom, think about your child thriving, not shrinking, in a room constructed for his or her mind.
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“They are saying, ‘I don’t really feel completely different anymore’—that stigma of being dyslexic not exists.” — Michelle Carteron
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Development Mindset within the Trenches
Key Takeaways:
Moon Corridor adapts to dyslexic children with small lessons and tech, not vice versa.
Michelle’s Development Mindset turned a struggling faculty into successful story.
Early assist beats stigma—children thrive when understood.
Past the Classroom Partitions
As BDA chair, Michelle’s pushing for systemic change—lobbying ministers, operating helplines, and coaching workplaces. “Eighty % of dyslexic children go away faculty undiagnosed,” she notes, a stat that fuels her fireplace. Moon Corridor’s a beacon, however she is aware of most children aren’t so fortunate. Her recommendation? Embrace AI, ditch assumptions, and let children daydream—it’s the place brilliance brews. Dad and mom, you’re the primary line—train them to self-advocate early.
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“I nonetheless really feel there’s extra I might be doing… however we attempt our best possible.” — Michelle Carteron
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Vanquishing the Villain of Misjudgment
