News
Survey: your experience in tax return writing
Thursday 19 September 2019
The British Dyslexia Association is partnering with Exchequer Accountancy to look at how tax returns could be simpler.
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.
British Dyslexia Association submits evidence to cross-party Future Perfect Education Commission
Wednesday 11 September 2019
The Future Perfect Education Commission is looking at what education could be with wholesale reform.
Government announces major review into support for children with SEND five years on from Children and Families Act
Monday 9 September 2019
Whilst the principles of the Children and Families Act are vital, the Education, Health and Care Plan system it has spawned is causing major issues for dyslexia support in education. We estimate the bill for administering the system surpassed £100,000,000 annually this year. The parents of many young dyslexics are fighting for months and often years at great cost financial, time and emotional cost to access support that should be readily available.
The University of Chester announces launch of MA in Dyscalculia Research and Practice
Thursday 5 September 2019
The University of Chester is pleased to announce the launch, this September, of an MA in Dyscalculia Research and Practice...
Dyslexia Awareness Week 2019
Wednesday 4 September 2019
Running from 7-13 October, this year will focus on schools and businesses empowering people with dyslexia