News
Lockdown life: Dyslexia at a distance
Tuesday 26 May 2020
Dr Helen Ross is a SEND teacher and researcher. Her current project is on the impact of COVID-19 school closures on learners with SEND
Study skills at home for older students with dyslexia - FREE webinar for parents
Friday 22 May 2020
Studying during the COVID-19 school closures can be particularly challenging for young people with dyslexia. This session looks at how to help young people with dyslexia (11+ years) develop the skills needed.
Public Accounts Committee publish damning findings from their SEND enquiry
Wednesday 6 May 2020
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has published the findings of its recent enquiry into the Department for Education’s (DfE) SEN strategy.
Multi-sensory toolkit ideas on a shoestring - FREE webinar for parents
Thursday 30 April 2020
Dr Susie Nyman will be showcasing her ‘Multi-sensory Toolkit Ideas on a Shoestring’ next Thursday 7 May in an interactive webinar
Bespoke virtual training
Thursday 30 April 2020
If you can’t find what you are looking for in our open virtual training or eLearning courses, or if you are looking to train a number of staff at the same time, you may find a bespoke virtual training course is best for you.
Wide range of virtual training launched by British Dyslexia Association
Wednesday 22 April 2020
Our virtual training is live, interactive and mirrors our in-person training with Q&A time, videos, activities and material you can take away
Welsh rugby star Lee Byrne is appointed as a British Dyslexia Association Ambassador
Wednesday 15 April 2020
Lee played professional rugby for Wales for over two decades and achieved 46 caps for his country as well as touring with the British and Irish Lions.
Learning in a lockdown: When you’re a young person with dyslexia
Tuesday 14 April 2020
Margaret Rooke, who wrote the book “Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)” asked some children “What is the best way to deal with this shutdown period?”