People wanting to know more about dyslexia support and advice available can come along to a drop in event at County Hall in Trowbridge 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 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.
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 12 Wiltshire schools succesfully celebrated 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 https://localoffer.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/7062/Dyslexia-Friendly-Schools