About Us

Direct Learning

Direct Learning is an established company with a global reach. We are dedicated to providing affordable independent dyslexia assessment, training and advice. Our services are available for parents with concerns about their children's problems with spelling, reading, math/s and learning at school.

Specific suggestions and clear advice are given on an individual basis on how to improve progress, achievement and self-confidence.

Our Director

The Director of Direct Learning is John Bradford, M.A., Ac. Dip. Ed., Adv. Froeb. Dip., A.C.P.

John Bradford has over thirty years experience of working with children and college students; he has worked as a lecturer in education, and as a school principal/head teacher. He is founder of the 'World of Dyslexia' websites.

He is Senior Editor of 'Dyslexia Teacher', 'Dyslexia Parents Resource', 'Dyslexia Adults Link', 'Dyslexia College', 'Dyslexia Online Magazine', Synthetic Phonics, Classroom Assistant, Teaching Assistant and the 'Dyslexia Online Journal'.

He is also Course Director of the Certificate in the Teaching of Children with Dyslexia and the Dyslexia Parents Course.

John Bradford is a pioneer in the fields of:

• distance learning courses about dyslexia for parents and teachers,
  
  
• distance assessment for possible dyslexia, and
  
  
• advice and support for parents worldwide.

He and his team work with parents, teachers, dyslexic children and adults with dyslexia, as well as Attention Deficit (ADD or ADHD) and other similar learning difficulties.

Feedback about the Program and Course

'This program has really boosted my confidence as a home schooling mom, and now I know that I can relax and enjoy my role in my childrens' education.' (T.M., North Carolina).

'Thank you for the encouragement and your valuable advice regarding the worksheets on 'paragraph writing'. Thanking you once again.' (D.Y., California)

'May I just say how great this course has been for me. It was straight forward and a real confidence builder for myself when applying what I have learned. The discussion forum also proves a valuble asset in solving problems.' (Claire, UK)

'I have learned so much and I am already using much of what I have learned. I have shared techniques with several other parents on the Course Forum and they are using them also.' (S.S., Hopkinsville, Kentucky)

'Thank you for your continual kind support and comments. I have learned such a great deal and am now running parent groups at our school to share what I have learned.' (J.R., Sydney, Australia)

'Thanks! It's just what I hoped - well organised, practical and very useful.' (J.D., West Midlands, UK).

'I have thoroughly enjoyed this programme and have been able to recommend it to numerous parents of dyslexic children.' (F.C., Ireland)

'I am impressed by the way your course and programme are structured, making it accessible to non professionals as well as professionals.Thank you for the promptness in replying to my emails, and for the positive and encouraging feedback'. (C.B., Liverpool, UK)

'Thank you so very much for all your kind remarks and positive feedback that you have been giving me throughout the course. I am enjoying the program very much and find it is becoming addictive!' (F.G., Canada)

'The Course Discussion Group Forum is very interesting and informative I have enjoyed learning there, and will continue to go there. I have also made some very wonderful friends from there from all over the world!' (D.W., Arizona)

'I have enjoyed doing the programme and found your comments helpful. Although I have finished studying the course manual, I know I shall continue to refer to it, especially for the wealth of practical advice such as short-term memory exercises, etc.' (J. D., UK)

'It has been a pleasure for me to complete this programme. I have really benefitted from it, especially since I could apply what I learnt..' (D.Y., India)

'Thank you for your kind words of encouragement throughout the program ... You have done an excellent job. Keep up the excellent work!' (D.L., Singapore)

'I enjoyed the programme and would recommend it to anyone! Thank you for your prompt replies and for your helpful comments.' (K.S., UK)