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Membership Events

In this section you will find details of all BDA events and also those organised by organisations related to the BDA, however, please note that these are not run by the BDA.

We hope that you will find the information useful.

For information on events the British Dyslexia Association will be speaking at, please see our exhibitions page.

Please note: the British Dyslexia Association does not endorse methods, materials or institutions.

Sutton Dyslexia Association

Wednesday 15 May 2013
‘Maths and Dyslexia’
Speaker: Anne Mitchell
Educational Consultant and Specialist Dyslexia Tutor

Wednesday 19 June
‘Self esteem and the emotional impact of Dyslexia’
Speaker: Cecile Dewis, Counsellor and Specialist Dyslexia Tutor.

Wednesday 18 September
‘Dyslexia and How to Help’
Speaker : Rosie Wood.

Wednesday 16 October
‘Writing Strategies.
Speaker: Julia Rowlandson.

Venue: Friends Meeting House, 10 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA
Contact Tel: 020 8647 4526.
E-mail: Helpline@Suttondyslexia.org.uk
Web: http://www.suttondyslexia.org.uk

South East Surrey Dyslexia Association

“Effective Communication with Teachers”
for Parents and Carers.
Tuesday 21 May 2013. 8pm.
Speaker: A member of the Surrey Schools Specialist Teaching Team and a chance to talk about any problems at home and school with dyslexia teachers and parents.
Free informal coffee evening

“Recognising and Helping the Dyslexic Child in the Classroom”
for Teachers and Support Staff, in response to a request from teachers who attended our last Teachers’ Course.
Tuesday 18 June 2013. 8pm.
Holy Trinity Church Centre, Carlton Road, Redhill RH1 2BX
Speaker: Julia Rowlandson, Education Consultant and Specialist Dyslexia Teacher.
Members: £2.50, Non-members: £5.

Venue: Holy Trinity Church Centre, Carlton Road, Redhill RH1 2BX
Contact Tel: 01737 556 173.
E-mail: sesdadyslexia@hotmail.com
Web:

Croydon Dyslexia Association

Tuesday 18th June
Annual Library meeting for families.

Literacy games demonstrated by pupils and staff of Croydon Literacy Centre.
Selsdon Library, Addington Road, Selsdon.
Doors open 6.30pm. Start 6.45pm

Tuesday 1st October
‘Helping your dyslexic child at home’.

Tuesday 5th November
‘Proposed changes to the SEN Code of Practice’.

7.15pm for 7.30 pm start
Members free, non-members: £5
Venue: United Reform Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, East CroydonCR0 5LP

Contact Tel: 08442 49 69 49.
E-mail: CDAhelpline@hotmail.co.uk
Web: http://www.croydononline.org/learning_and_skills/dyslexia/meetings.asp

Shropshire Dyslexia Association

Summer Conference

Saturday 22 June 2013. 9.30a.m. to 4.00p.m.

Council Chamber, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND

Judy Capener
An experienced assessor, has delivered extensive training throughout the UK. She will introduce the morphological and etymological structure of English words and show why English spelling is not awkward if you use the right set of rules!

Louise Green
How to motivate the student who finds it hard to work giving practical and workable strategies from primary school to university. Exhibitors will be available including SEN Marketing.

Non-members £55 (early birds £50) Members £50 (early birds £45).
Book by Sat 18th May and get a reduced rate and secure your seat!

Contact: Tel: 01743 231 205
E-mail: shropda@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.thesda.org.uk/

Hampshire Dyslexia Association Annual General Meeting.

Wednesday 26th June 2013.

7-9pm. Chiltern Tutorial School, Otterbourne, SO21 2ES ( Junction 12 M3).

Dr Kate Saunders, BDA CEO, will address the audience of parents, adults, teachers and professionals . Dr. Kate Saunders is the Chief Executive of the British Dyslexia Association. Kate has over 20 years of experience in the field of dyslexia and special educational needs, having worked as a Senior Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia Advisory Teacher, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, chartered psychologist and lecturer. Kate has a Ph.D. in Education and is co-author of 'How Dyslexics Learn', published by PATOSS.

Booking essential at help@hantsda.org.uk or by phone 023 8059 333345.

Cost £5, discounts for BDA/HDA members and students.

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre

“Move into the driver’s seat: Getting rid of the L-plates”
Practically there: A model to maximise potential by handing over the control of learning to our dyslexic students.
Saturday 18 May 2013. 10.00 for 10.30 to 12.00.
Venue: Frensham Heights School, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4EA

Speaker: Dr Geraldine Price
Fee: £20.00

Professional Summer School. Understanding and Supporting Dyslexic Individuals.
22 to 26 July 2013. 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Venue: The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Arkell Lane, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey GU10 3BL
Attendance only: £725. Attendance + Laser Learning Level 4 award: £1,175.

Parents’ Course 2013. Parents of KS2 and KS3.
Mondays 13 and 20 May, 3, 10, 17 and 24 June 2013. 10am to 1pm.
Venue: The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre, Arkell Lane, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey GU10 3BL
£5.00 per session £25.00 for all six sessions

Contact Tel: 01252 792 400
E-mail: enquiries@arkellcentre.org.uk
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How to Submit a Website Event Entry

These lists are updated weekly, if you wish to submit a membership event for entry on the BDA website please send to Dominic Llewellyn-Jones at the BDA by noon on Thursdays for an update the following Monday.

  • Organising Member
  • Title
  • Date and time
  • Area and venue
  • Speaker
  • Delegate fee
  • Contact Name
  • Contact Telephone
  • Contact E-mail
  • Website

For submission of an event for website entry only, you can contact Dominic Llewellyn-Jones via email on dominicl@bdadyslexia.org.uk.