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News & Events

Growing Stars January 2022 Workshop

Six wonderful children participated in our January Growing Stars workshop which we hold in partnership with Able Minds. A huge thank you to our facilitators… More…

Posted: 7 February 2022

Parent and Caregivers Survey of Dyslexic Children

Introduction by Mike Styles, Dyslexia Consultant: • It seems to me that a good way to generate some better outcomes for your children is to produce some hard… More…

Posted: 9 August 2021

Dyslexic Teen and Parents Course

Dates: Wednesday 12th, 19th 26th May … Times: 7 – 9pm … Facilitator: Chris Cole, Learning Differences Advisor … Register: By emailing… More…

Posted: 30 April 2021

Growing Stars Workshop January 2022

Children’s workshop – Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th January 2022 8.45am to 12.30pm both days … Parent workshop - Tuesday 25th January, 7 - 8.30 pm … Venue: More…

Posted: 12 November 2021

Dyslexia and dyscalculia webinars for educators

It's with great pleasure that we can bring both Neil and Judy via Zoom to you! Beginning March 17 Neil MacKay will set the ball rolling with a series of three… More…

Posted: 17 March 2021

Thank you Community Trust South

Thank you to Community Trust South for the continued generous support for our local programmes and new initiatives. This funding helps us support our community… More…

Posted: 15 February 2021

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