Nessy Learning facts for kids
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Nessy Learning Ltd is a company that creates special computer programs to help children learn. They are famous for making the very first online learning tools for kids who have dyslexia. Dyslexia is a common learning difference that can make reading, writing, and spelling a bit tricky. Nessy's goal is to make learning easier and more fun for everyone.
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What is Nessy Learning?
Nessy Learning makes educational software, which means computer programs designed to teach. They developed the first online learning program specifically for people with dyslexia in August 2000. This was a big step forward in helping students learn in new ways.
Helping Kids with Dyslexia
The company was started in 1999 by Mike Jones. His main idea was to share the fun games and learning tools from the Bristol Dyslexia Centre. This centre is a charity that helps people with dyslexia. Nessy's programs are made to support children aged 5 to 16 years old.
Nessy's History and Awards
Nessy Learning is based in Bristol, England. They joined the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) in March 2007. This group helps companies that provide educational products. Nessy has won several Education Resources Awards for their different learning tools in 2009, 2010, and 2011. These awards show that their products are highly valued in education.
Nessy's Learning Programs
Nessy offers many online programs that you can use from anywhere with an internet connection. Some of their popular programs include:
- Nessy Reading & Spelling: Helps with reading and spelling skills.
- Writing Beach: Focuses on improving writing.
- Dyslexia Quest: A program to understand dyslexia better.
- Nessy Numbers: Helps with math skills.
- Nessy Fingers Touch Typing: Teaches how to type quickly and correctly.
They also have Dyslexia Training for adults.
Nessy Tales and More
In July 2007, Nessy published 'Nessy Tales'. This was a series of animated reading books. The famous comedian Bill Bailey narrated them, making them fun to listen to. 'Nessy Tales' was nominated for an Educational Resources Award in January 2008. The next year, Nessy won an award for their 'Nessy Fingers Touch Typing' CD. In 2024, Nessy Learning became part of ILT Education, another company focused on learning.
See also
- Dyslexia support in the United Kingdom
External links
- Bristol Dyslexia Centre website
- British Educational Suppliers Association website
- The Times Educational Supplement review of The Nessy Learning Programme
- Schoolzone review of The Nessy Learning Programme
- TEEM review of The Nessy Learning Programme
