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News - 2019

Review of KS1 test papers for Standards and Testing agency

Monday 21 October 2019

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The BDA have been involved in reviewing KS1 test papers for the Standards and Testing agency at the Department for Education.

Helping raise awareness of accessible print design

Thursday 17 October 2019

Guest Post

Design accessibility is a big issue for people with dyslexia. Learn how one print business is trying to change attitudes to designing for accessibility.

Dyslexia and me: Stephanie's story

Wednesday 16 October 2019

Guest Post

For many children with dyslexia, their poor behaviour can be directly traced back to their condition. Acting out in school can be a common response for children who struggle with reading and writing in class.

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2019

Monday 14 October 2019

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Running from 7th-13th October, this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week witnessed schools and businesses all around the country celebrating, supporting and empowering people with dyslexia.

Dyslexia and me: Becki’s story

Friday 11 October 2019

Guest Post

People with dyslexia can understand complex information, communicating with others and seeing the big picture, meaning that they make diligent and creative employees. However, too often we are failing to empower individuals with dyslexia to do their best work...

Helen Boden, BDA CEO: Dyslexia Awareness Week continued...

Friday 11 October 2019

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BDA CEO, Helen Boden, shares her Dyslexia Awareness Week journey.

Oldham College is the first FE college in the UK to be awarded a Dyslexia Smart Award

Friday 11 October 2019

News

OLDHAM COLLEGE is the first FE college in the UK to be awarded a Dyslexia Smart Award by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).

British Dyslexia Association welcome Leighton Denny MBE as an Ambassador

Thursday 10 October 2019

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Leighton Denny MBE is an award-winning businessman and internationally recognised figure in the beauty and grooming industry, with multi award-winning beauty collections.