News - 2019
Scanning Pens sponsor BDA Helpline to provide specialist teacher support and extended operating hours
Thursday 6 June 2019
The British Dyslexia Association is delighted to announce that a new sponsorship from Scanning Pens will mean the BDA Helpline will now have even more direct support from a dyslexia specialist.
Changes to assessments in primary schools
Friday 17 May 2019
The reception baseline assessment (RBA) is scheduled to be introduced in all state-funded primary schools in September 2020.
London Marathon 2019: huge thank you to #TeamBDA!
Tuesday 7 May 2019
A big thank you to all of Team BDA who ran the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 this weekend, pushing themselves to the limit whilst raising vital funds for the British Dyslexia Association. You were all amazing and have so far raised an incredible £18,900!
TISA publishes help-sheet for vulnerable customers with dyslexia
Tuesday 7 May 2019
TISA, the investing and saving membership organisation, has published a dyslexia and dyscalculia help-sheet to assist financial firms in their understanding and improve the service provided to customers with vulnerabilities.
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dyslexia and other SpLDs releases first-of-its-kind report looking at the human cost of dyslexia
Tuesday 7 May 2019
Supported by the British Dyslexia Association, the report brings together sector experts and research of over 1,300 parents examining emotional and psychological impact of poorly supported dyslexia.
Team BDA - London Marathon 2019!
Friday 12 April 2019
With just 16 days to go until the London Marathon 2019, we thought we would introduce you to some more members of Team BDA who are doing a fantastic job of training for the big one, whilst raising vital funds for those with dyslexia!
DfE Changes to the Requirements for Assessment Practising Certificates (APC)
Monday 8 April 2019
Awards Ceremony and Fundraising Dinner 2019
Monday 1 April 2019