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British Dyslexia Association welcome Leighton Denny MBE as an Ambassador
Thursday 10 October 2019
Leighton Denny MBE is an award-winning businessman and internationally recognised figure in the beauty and grooming industry, with multi award-winning beauty collections.
British Dyslexia Association partners with Mumsnet on advice video for parents
Wednesday 9 October 2019
The British Dyslexia Association has worked with leading online parenting forum Mumsnet and expert in parenting dyslexia John Hicks to produce What Is Dyslexia And What Are The Symptoms?
Helen Boden, BDA CEO: Dyslexia Awareness Week
Wednesday 9 October 2019
Dyslexia Awareness Week got off to a flying start today for Helen Boden, CEO of the British Dyslexia Association...
Dyslexia in the IT sector
Wednesday 9 October 2019
It is no secret that many neurodiverse individuals gravitate towards the IT sector when it comes to work. The skills that come with neurodiversity are often particularly valued in these areas...
Exclusive: Teachers forced to pay for dyslexia training
Friday 20 September 2019
Cuts in support for pupils with dyslexia have put teachers under pressure to self-fund training courses, warns charity.
Overcoming GCSE maths
Thursday 19 September 2019
During a recent helpline call, one mother shared the story of how she helped her daughter overcome GCSE maths despite the odds.
Why dyslexia training is important to anyone working in education and training
Friday 13 September 2019
The importance of high quality professional development in relation to the development of inclusive educational practise has been identified in numerous pieces of research. But with budgets tighter than ever its easy to forget how invaluable quality CPD is.
National Audit Office publishes report into SEND funding
Friday 13 September 2019
The National Audit Office – which reports into the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee and looks at whether government is getting the best returns on spending – has published a wide ranging review of SEND funding.