C V Qualifications BSc (Chemistry) PhD (Applied Physics) University of Leeds PGCE University of Bristol Dip Ed Man Bristol Polytechnic AMBDA

Steve in the Philippines

'Steve was presented with the prestigious Marion Welchman Award at the BDA International Conference in March 2008.'

Teaching Experience
14 years in mainstream schools teaching science
24 years as Head of schools for dyslexic pupils
Head of Shapwick School, a secondary school for dyslexic boys
Head of Chatauqua Academy, Baltimore, USA, a co-ed high school for dyslexic pupils

Steve was founder and Principal of Mark College, Somerset. He retired from the College in Summer 2005. During his 19 years at the College it was awarded Beacon School Status by the DfES, the Award for Excellence by the Independent Schools' Association, a Highly Effective School Certificate by the DfES, a National Training Award and a Sportsmark (with Distinction).
Six members of staff had books published (out of 14 staff) on aspects of dyslexia.

Societies and committees
These include:-
Chair of the 3rd International Conference of the British Dyslexia Association
Chair (and co-founder) of CReSTeD, the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic pupils
DfES Advisory Group on Partnerships between Independent and State Schools
Trustee of the Hornsby International Dyslexia Centre
Council Member of the Dyslexia Action
Expert Panel for two major dyslexia initiatives

Lectures and Conferences
Steve has lectured and provided INSETs and CPD in some 20 countries worldwide and at many major conferences.
Steve set up the first Post Graduate course for maths and dyslexia which was accredited by the BDA for the AMBDA (Numeracy). The course was validated by MMU (4 Masters modules
at M level) and was delivered for 4 years under Mark College's Beacon School funding.

Publications
As well as writing maths books, worksheets, test and the CD-Rom, Steve has contributed chapters to many books, including 'Dyslexia and Stress' and 'Dyslexia in Context'.
He has also published many papers, and articles. He wrote the answers to the FAQ's on dyslexia, maths and dyscalculia on the DfES website.

Steve hopes to be working on a test battery for maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia with Dr John Everatt. The battery will be published by Pearson.