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Becks Turner talks about why she's empowering dyslexics at her upcoming show Melonade
Thursday 27 February 2020
With exams getting harder every year, coursework being removed and students being forced to produce A*s like chickens laying eggs, some kids are left feeling like failures before they’ve even begun. But not all hope is lost, I am here to remind you that when life gives you lemons, you can make Melonade!
SASC CPD – CEO becomes a delegate for the day
Thursday 13 February 2020
As a specialist teacher and assessor there is a requirement to undertake regular CPD including SASC approved CPD...
British Dyslexia Association Roadshow visits Kingston
Monday 27 January 2020
Another Saturday has passed so it's been another free BDA Parents' Roadshow. This week at Kingston. It's always a pleasure to be working with BDA friends, John Hicks and SEN Legal along with support from St David's College.
Me and my Dyslexia: Jack Rolfe
Wednesday 22 January 2020
I remember almost like yesterday walking into my BDA Assessment in Bracknell aged 12 where a dog greeted me...
How I discovered I was dyslexic, not helpless - Pete Roberts
Tuesday 14 January 2020
As far as I know, becoming helpless is not part of any school curriculum, hidden away amongst the 3 R’s. Nevertheless, I, like many, fell into this bracket.
Jack Browne: my dyslexia journey
Wednesday 18 December 2019
My name is Jack and I am 17 years old. I am going to be talking about my journey with dyslexia...
Questions from Helpline brought to you by Scanning Pens
Monday 25 November 2019
Can my child under 7 years old get an assessment? Very few assessors, psychologists or specialist teachers would be comfortable running a diagnostic assessment on a child under the age of 7 years.
Dyslexia and me: Sarah-Jane’s story
Monday 18 November 2019
Dyslexia is regarded as genetic in origin, and it’s common for somebody diagnosed with dyslexia to have a close family member who is dyslexic too. Unfortunately, in past generations, there was less knowledge about dyslexia...