victoria@bridgedyslexia.com
Victoria Benn, MEd (BPS), Dip SpLD/Dyslexia, NASENCo
Associate of the Dyslexia Guild (ADG): 6257
After more than 20 years in education, I have learned that children thrive when they feel understood, capable and successful. My work combines specialist dyslexia teaching with a strengths-based
approach that builds confidence alongside literacy skills.
About
Welcome to Bridge Dyslexia!
I'm Victoria Benn and I started Bridge Dyslexia and Educational Coaching from Tiverton in Mid Devon. I am a qualified teacher with over twenty year's experience in local authority schools, the independent sector and high attaining international schools. I live in Devon with my husband, and have two grown up children currently at University.
My background spans teaching across the primary age range; SENCo; Lead teacher in the Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Centre, North Devon ; SLCN outreach across primary schools in Devon and International SEND provision. As an experienced SENCo and hold the PGCert NASENCo Award. My interest in child development and learning led to gaining a Master's degree in the Psychology of Education, accredited by the British Psychological Society, from Bristol University.
In addition I am ICF accredited in Coaching Foundation and level 1, alongside a specialism in Dyslexia Coaching.
I am an accredited Specialist Dyslexia Teacher (ADG) with Dyslexia Action : 6257.
Safeguarding
I hold a current enhanced DBS certificate: 001971278077.
Bridge Educational Coaching
Bridge Educational Coaching provides specialist support informed by education, psychology, and a deep understanding of children's individual learning journeys.
I offer carefully tailored, one-to-one support for children and young people who are feeling frustrated in school, want a strengths-based approach and are ready to discover how their brain works best.
Sessions are structured, calm and designed not only to support academic progress but to help children and teenagers identify their strengths, understand how they learn best and build their self-confidence, agency and empowerment.
Bridge Dyslexia Tuition
Bridge Dyslexia is my specialist dyslexia programme that builds step-by-step literacy skills through structured teaching , while also supporting the broader emotional and social challenges that can accompany neurodivergent student's experience of school .
Bridge Think and Thrive
Bridge Think and Thrive is my bespoke Executive Function programme designed to coach students in the tools and strategies to build a confident approach to learning. This programme is designed specifically to develop positive executive function skills eg:
- organization and planning;
- time management;
- goal setting
- task initiation;
- focus and attention;
- working memory;
- cognitive flexibility;
- emotional regulation;
- impulse control
- self-monitoring and reflection
Expert SEN Support Tailored to Individual Needs
Supporting Every Child to Thrive
Who this is for
I support children who may be:
- experiencing difficulty with any aspect of reading or writing
- identified with a dyslexia diagnosis
- experiencing undiagnosed or emerging difficulties
- feeling anxious, discouraged or overwhelmed in school
- in need of a more personalised and understanding approach
Get in touch
If you feel this approach may be right for your child, you are very welcome to get in touch.
I offer an initial conversation to understand your child's needs and explore how I can help.
victoria@bridgeeducationaltherapy.co.uk
Why Choose Bridge Educational Therapy
Experienced SENCo, personalised therapy plans, and compassionate care for your child’s development.
A wider perspective
Learning is never just academic.
My Bridge Dyslexia programme takes into account the child as a whole; their confidence, emotional wellbeing, and sense of self as a learner. This forms the foundation of a broader educational therapy model, which will continue to develop over time.
Individualised Plans
Tailored support plans to meet the unique needs and strengths of each child.
A Joined up approach:
The option for me to build links with your child's school and work with their teachers to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
A joined up approach
The option for me to build links with your child's school and work with their teachers to ensure the best outcomes for your child
Get in touch
Telephone: 07784 283834
E-mail: victoria@bridgedyslexia.com
Address: Tiverton
