Drop in event for Dyslexia Awareness Week
People wanting to know more about dyslexia support and advice available can come along to a drop in event at County Hall on 5 October from 11am-6pm.
People wanting to know more about dyslexia support and advice available can come along to a drop in event at County Hall on 5 October from 11am-6pm.
The event is being held during national Dyslexia Awareness Week, which runs from 2 - 8 October, and aims to raise awareness of dyslexia and challenge common misconceptions.
The event is free to attend and people are welcome to drop in at any time throughout the session.
The event is open to anyone interested in dyslexia and will include workshops for parents/carers and school staff. People are invited to stop by and chat to experts and listen to speakers on a range of topics on dyslexia.
People can use the event to also find out about:
- Wiltshire dyslexia friendly schools
- Support and advice for families and where to go for help
- The work of Wiltshire Specialist Special Educational Needs Service (SSENS)
- Dyslexia books and resources available to borrow
The theme for this year's national Dyslexia Awareness week (opens new window) is to celebrate individuals with dyslexia from all backgrounds and walks of life.
The event aligns with the council business plan to ensure every child can achieve their optimal physical, emotional and mental health and for the people of Wiltshire to be empowered to live full, healthy and enriched lives.
Cllr Jane Davies, Cabinet Member for SEND said: "This event is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about dyslexia. People can drop by at any time throughout the day to have a chat and learn more. It's open to everyone, whether you have dyslexia and would like to find out about the support on offer, you support someone with dyslexia, or you would just like to learn more and be able to challenge common misconceptions."
Those attending or supporting the event include Wiltshire Council's Specialist SEN Service (SSENS), Wiltshire Dyslexia Association, Wiltshire Parent Carer Council and Marlborough and District Dyslexia Association.
In August we celebrated 12 Wiltshire schools successfully achieving the British Dyslexia Association's nationally recognised Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark. The schools were supported by the Wiltshire Specialist SEN Service (SSENS) on a two-year project to become accredited. Following the success of the project, the council has launched a second project which will train and support a further 15 schools to achieve the quality mark.
More information on the Dyslexia Friendly Schools project is available at: Dyslexia Friendly Schools.