Specialist Advisory Teacher

Alison Szalay and Rachel Williams are specialist advisory teachers with Wiltshire Council Specialist SEN Service. Over the last three years, we have been leading a dyslexia-friendly schools project, supporting schools to achieve the British Dyslexia Association...
Embrace the Science for Legible Handwriting

Embrace the Science for Legible Handwriting

Handwriting is more than just a mechanical exercise; it is a gateway to unlocking the creativity and imagination within a child. The process of learning to form letters correctly and progressing to joining them lays the foundation for effective communication, making a...
Head of Accredited Training

Head of Accredited Training

I joined the BDA in July 2023 as the Head of Accredited Training and am currently  developing and expanding the BDA’s accredited training services, including short courses, practical teacher training and professional level programmes. I am a specialist teacher,...

My dyscalculia teacher’s journey

My dyscalculia teacher’s journey After university I trained and taught as a mainstream primary teacher but once I had my own family I needed more flexibility in my life and so I retrained as a specialist teacher at the Hornsby International Dyslexia Centre.  Having...
Discover the World of Books with Audiobooks

Discover the World of Books with Audiobooks

Discover the World of Books with Audiobooks   For some people with dyslexia, the thought of reading might feel daunting, and the reality can be draining too. This can turn reading from a relaxing escape into an activity to avoid at all costs – reading for...