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British Dyslexia Association

@bdadyslexia

We are the voice of dyslexic people of all ages in the UK.

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Still time to book! Interested in a career in #specialistsupport, teaching, or assessment? Join our upcoming #openevening to explore our flexible #professionaltraining programmes. Meet the course leader, ask questions, and get personalised advice from our Head of Accredited

Still time to book! 

Interested in a career in #specialistsupport, teaching, or assessment? Join our upcoming #openevening to explore our flexible #professionaltraining programmes. 

Meet the course leader, ask questions, and get personalised advice from our Head of Accredited
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โ€œI developed a bit of a gift of the gab, impressing the teachers I cared about with brilliant verbal answers to make up for poorly structured paragraphs and mixed-up eโ€™s and aโ€™s.โ€ Read Gawain's dyslexia story here: bit.ly/4dxk731 #MyDyslexiaStory

โ€œI developed a bit of a gift of the gab, impressing the teachers I cared about with brilliant verbal answers to make up for poorly structured paragraphs and mixed-up eโ€™s and aโ€™s.โ€
Read Gawain's dyslexia story here: bit.ly/4dxk731
#MyDyslexiaStory
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If youโ€™re supporting a dyslexic child, you can download our FREE Guide for Parents here: bit.ly/3BOLO8S #Dyslexia #DyslexiaSupport #Parents #DyslexicChild #DyslexiaGuide

If youโ€™re supporting a dyslexic child, you can download our FREE Guide for Parents here: bit.ly/3BOLO8S

#Dyslexia #DyslexiaSupport #Parents #DyslexicChild #DyslexiaGuide
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During Volunteers' Week, we want to thank our wonderful BDA Helpline volunteers. They offer a listening ear and provide trusted information and guidance on dyslexia to those who reach out for support. Weโ€™re truly grateful for the time, care, and dedication they give to the

During Volunteers' Week, we want to thank our wonderful BDA Helpline volunteers.

They offer a listening ear and provide trusted information and guidance on dyslexia to those who reach out for support. Weโ€™re truly grateful for the time, care, and dedication they give to the
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Still time to register โ€“ donโ€™t miss out! Thinking about a career in specialist support, teaching, or assessment? Join our Open Evening and discover our flexible, professional-level training programmes designed to fit your life. โœ… Meet the course leader and get answers to all

Still time to register โ€“ donโ€™t miss out!

Thinking about a career in specialist support, teaching, or assessment? Join our Open Evening and discover our flexible, professional-level training programmes designed to fit your life.

โœ… Meet the course leader and get answers to all
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We welcome the governmentโ€™s announcement promising better support for more neurodivergent children in mainstream schools under the โ€˜PINSโ€™ programme. Around 300,000 children, including those with conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, will be better supported to achieve

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๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜? ๐——๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜! We were overwhelmed with the brilliant feedback from our โ€˜Let's Talk About Dyslexia: Creating empowering classroomsโ€™ virtual conference. Here are just a few reactions... โ€œ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ. ๐—”๐˜€ ๐—ฎ

๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜? ๐——๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜!

We were overwhelmed with the brilliant feedback from our โ€˜Let's Talk About Dyslexia: Creating empowering classroomsโ€™ virtual conference. Here are just a few reactions...

โ€œ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ. ๐—”๐˜€ ๐—ฎ
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talking Dyslexia is here. The British Dyslexia Association and Talamo have joined forces to bring you real conversations about what dyslexia really meansโ€”at school, at work, and in everyday life. Hosted by Ellen Broome (BDA) and Jamie Wace (Talamo), this series is full of

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Thereโ€™s still time to join our virtual one-day course! Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, this is your chance to deepen your understanding of dyslexia, discover practical and inclusive teaching strategies, and learn how to offer support at home. ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 11th

Thereโ€™s still time to join our virtual one-day course! Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, this is your chance to deepen your understanding of dyslexia, discover practical and inclusive teaching strategies, and learn how to offer support at home.  ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 11th
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New Report: Mind the Gapย  Only 21.6% of students with dyslexia achieved a grade 5+ in both English & Maths GCSEs.ย  Their peers? 51.9%.ย  This gap hasnโ€™t changed in over a decade.ย  It's time for real change.ย ย  Read the full report. bit.ly/3ZSRpDZ #MindTheGap #Dyslexia

New Report: Mind the Gapย 

Only 21.6% of students with dyslexia achieved a grade 5+ in both English & Maths GCSEs.ย 
Their peers? 51.9%.ย 
This gap hasnโ€™t changed in over a decade.ย 
It's time for real change.ย ย 
Read the full report.

bit.ly/3ZSRpDZ

#MindTheGap #Dyslexia
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Did you know?ย  Only 21.6% of students with dyslexia passed both English & maths GCSEs at a grade 5.ย  Compared to 51.9% of their peers. ๐Ÿ˜”ย  The system is failing dyslexic learners.ย  Weโ€™re calling for urgent reform.ย  ๐Ÿ“˜ New report out today. bit.ly/3SCAxgP #SEND

Did you know?ย 

Only 21.6% of students with dyslexia passed both English & maths GCSEs at a grade 5.ย 

Compared to 51.9% of their peers. ๐Ÿ˜”ย 

The system is failing dyslexic learners.ย 
Weโ€™re calling for urgent reform.ย 

๐Ÿ“˜ New report out today.
bit.ly/3SCAxgP
#SEND
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Fantastic to hear Bridget Phillipson mention us and speak so passionately about #dyslexia at the Jamie Oliver doc screening. Great news that initial teacher training will have more of a focus on #dyslexia and #Send

Fantastic to hear <a href="/bphillipsonMP/">Bridget Phillipson</a>  mention us and speak so passionately about #dyslexia at the <a href="/jamieoliver/">Jamie Oliver</a> doc screening. Great news that initial teacher training will have more of a focus on #dyslexia and #Send
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It's great to get the message out across the UK on BBC Radio about dyslexia and the changes we need to see in the education sector to support our dyslexic children and young people nationwide. Listen to our CEO Ellen on BBC radio Bristol at 02:23:59 bit.ly/4jLbwel

It's great to get the message out across the UK on BBC Radio about dyslexia and the changes we need to see in the education sector to support our dyslexic children and young people nationwide. Listen to our CEO Ellen on BBC radio Bristol at 02:23:59 bit.ly/4jLbwel
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Every classroom, every day, there are three kids in every classroom left out of learning. That has to change. There is no excuse. #ComeOnBridget - make sure every teacher (not just the new ones) is ready to support every child, and that we identify all children who need support

Every classroom, every day, there are three kids in every classroom left out of learning. That has to change. There is no excuse. #ComeOnBridget - make sure every teacher (not just the new ones) is ready to support every child, and that we identify all children who need support
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Every day, children with dyslexia are being told theyโ€™re lazy, slow, or naughty โ€” when what they really need is support. This isnโ€™t fair. It isnโ€™t right. And it is fixable. ๐ŸŽฏ Train every teacher. ๐Ÿ“ Spot every child. #comeonbridget Jamie Oliver Demand Change for dyslexic

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Feeling motivated by Jamieโ€™s Dyslexia Revolution? Itโ€™s time to take action! #ComeOnBridget Jamie and his team have created powerful ways for you to get involved and help amplify our voices! Please visit: bit.ly/3ZqavBg for tips, resources and step-by-step instructions

Feeling motivated by Jamieโ€™s Dyslexia Revolution? Itโ€™s time to take action! #ComeOnBridget

Jamie and his team have created powerful ways for you to get involved and help amplify our voices!

Please visit: bit.ly/3ZqavBg for tips, resources and step-by-step instructions
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๐ŸŽ™ New episode of Talking Dyslexia out on Friday! In our first episode, weโ€™re joined by the brilliant Chris Campbell whose mix of honesty and humour has built a community of thousands. (bit.ly/4l6Hh2R) Chris chats with Ellen and Jamie about the everyday realities of

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Thereโ€™s still time to register for our virtual get-together next week! Our virtual get-togethers give families of children/young people with dyslexia (or possible dyslexia/literacy difficulties) a space to chat, share ideas and support each other. The groups have a relaxed

Thereโ€™s still time to register for our virtual get-together next week!

Our virtual get-togethers give families of children/young people with dyslexia (or possible dyslexia/literacy difficulties) a space to chat, share ideas and support each other.

The groups have a relaxed