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BDA News

In this section you can catch up on the latest news from the British Dyslexia Association and get the BDA’s latest views on the issues affecting dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. For older news, please visit the news archive

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British Dyslexia Association response to Evening Standard article on cost of illiteracy to the UK

Following an article by Anna Davis in 25th January Evening Standard, highlighting the cost of illiteracy in this country, the British Dyslexia Association feels that this is why we need to see dyslexia awareness in initial teacher training more than ever.

Dyslexia-SpLD Trust launches Parent Champions

The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust is launching an exciting initiative to recruit a national team of Parent Champions. It’s looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping parents and carers of children with dyslexia and other difficulties with learning – and can give an hour a month to help families in their local community.

Initial Teacher Training campaign petition

All the latest information on the Initial Teacher Training campaign petition, how to sign and who is supporting the cause.

Birmingham Adult Dyslexic Group make video to help library staff understand dyslexia.

William Ford and members of badg (Birmingham Adult Dyslexic Group) took part in a video about their experiences of libraries.

Dyslexia Awareness Week 2011

A round up on all the latest news and happenings from Dyslexia Awareness Week 2011.

Ofqual Consultation on GCSE Reform

Please go online and have your say and contribute to the Ofqual Consultation on GCSE Reform.

Dyslexic Artist receives Inspire Mark for his national arts project

Jon Adams, artist in residence at this year’s BDA conferences and previous BDA art competition winner presents ‘Flags’ showing as part of London 2012 Open Weekend, supported by BP.

The Marion Welchman International Award for Dyslexia 2011: Michael Davies

The B.D.A. would like to congratulate Michael Davies on this much deserved award and thank him for his outstanding contribution to helping the lives of Dyslexic individuals.

Inclusion Development Programme (IDP): Dyslexia and Speech, Language and Communications Needs (SLCN) – An interactive resource to support headteachers, leadership teams, teachers and support staff

The Primary and Secondary IDP resources have been made available on one integrated DVD in order to support continuity and progression for pupils, and to support the alignment of key messages related to the inclusion and achievement of pupils with dyslexia or speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

The British Dyslexia Association keeps an archive of press releases on the following topics:

  • Dyslexia Awareness Week
  • BDA Events
  • BDA Helpline
  • Tribunal Cases

If you would like to access these press releases please contact Dominic Llewellyn-Jones detailing the topic.