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Advance your career this summer with the BDA Summer School
Friday 14 June 2019
The school year is almost over and in between some well-deserved rest and relaxation, the break is the ideal time to make some serious leaps toward becoming a specialist dyslexia or dyscalculia teacher.
Employment Case Law
Tuesday 11 June 2019
The number of claims to Employment Tribunals re disability have increased substantially, by 32% in 2018 compared with a rise of only 4% for all claims.
Share your story of dyslexia!
Thursday 6 June 2019
Contribute to British Dyslexia Associations project to show the diverse faces of dyslexia
British Dyslexia Association’s Smart Award
Thursday 6 June 2019
The award gives organisations a practical and cost-effective pathway to support dyslexic employees.
Scanning Pens sponsor BDA Helpline to provide specialist teacher support and extended operating hours
Thursday 6 June 2019
The British Dyslexia Association is delighted to announce that a new sponsorship from Scanning Pens will mean the BDA Helpline will now have even more direct support from a dyslexia specialist.
Changes to assessments in primary schools
Friday 17 May 2019
The reception baseline assessment (RBA) is scheduled to be introduced in all state-funded primary schools in September 2020.
London Marathon 2019: huge thank you to #TeamBDA!
Tuesday 7 May 2019
A big thank you to all of Team BDA who ran the Virgin Money London Marathon 2019 this weekend, pushing themselves to the limit whilst raising vital funds for the British Dyslexia Association. You were all amazing and have so far raised an incredible £18,900!
TISA publishes help-sheet for vulnerable customers with dyslexia
Tuesday 7 May 2019
TISA, the investing and saving membership organisation, has published a dyslexia and dyscalculia help-sheet to assist financial firms in their understanding and improve the service provided to customers with vulnerabilities.