As a leading platform for streamlining access to world-class digital learning resources, Skolon is proud to announce a new partnership with Talamo, an innovative EdTech company transforming the identification of dyslexia in children. This collaboration will make Talamo’s groundbreaking digital screening tool accessible to more schools across the UK, significantly reducing the cost and time associated with traditional dyslexia diagnoses.

Traditionally, identifying dyslexia can be a lengthy and expensive process, often costing up to £800 per child for one-to-one assessments. Talamo‘s co-founder, Jamie Wace, developed a digital solution that allows teachers to screen large groups of children quickly and affordably, at approximately £10 per child. This accessibility is crucial in an educational landscape where resources are often stretched.

Talamo’s system engages children with a series of questions and puzzles covering key areas such as reading, spelling, memory, and problem-solving. The software then generates comprehensive, visual, and easily accessible reports for each child. These reports highlight areas where a child might need additional support, empowering teachers to develop targeted strategies.

“We are incredibly excited to bring Talamo to more schools through the Skolon platform,” said Jamie Wace, CEO at Talamo. 

“Our mission is to make early dyslexia identification universally accessible, and partnering with Skolon, with their reach and commitment to high-quality digital learning, this partnership is a significant step towards achieving that. Appearing in Skolon’s App Store means our tool can easily reach the educators who need it most, helping countless children unlock their full learning potential.”

Skolon’s partnership with Talamo underscores both companies’ commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their learning differences. 

“This partnership with Talamo couldn’t be more prominent or timely,” said Tom Webb, UK Groups and Partnerships Manager from Skolon. 

“The UK education sector is increasingly focused on leveraging technology to enhance learning and provide targeted support, especially for students with special educational needs. Talamo’s innovative and cost-effective approach to dyslexia screening perfectly aligns with this need. Integrating their tool into the Skolon app store ensures it’s readily available to our growing network of schools, empowering them to make a tangible difference in the lives of their students with dyslexia from an early stage.”

By integrating Talamo’s effective and cost-efficient screening tool –that is already being trialled by hundreds of UK schools – into the Skolon platform, more schools will be able to identify and support children with dyslexia earlier, fostering a more inclusive and effective learning environment.