Again, your Local Dyslexia Association should be able to tell you about the most effective programmes currently used for helping these children. If group, enquire number of pupils. Ask if there is flexibility in the choice of Examination Board. Are other public examinations used, e.g. English Speaking Board, Royal Society of Arts, City and Guilds. Make your own notes.
Parents have a right to express a preference for a maintained school.
In general, if there is room in the school, a child must be admitted if the parents wish him to attend. Maintained schools include those funded by the LEA and those that are grant maintained. There are also voluntary-aided and special agreement schools, which are usually church schools. All maintained schools have to make provision for children with special educational needs, including dyslexia. All maintained schools must have a Special Educational Needs Policy giving information to parents.