Links
You may find the following links useful for finding out more about dyslexia and getting funding to send your child to a school which specialises in teaching children who have dyslexia.
Simply click on the organisation's name/title to go straight to their website.
ACE
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a free telephone advice for parents on education issues. The website can be found at www.ace-ed.org.uk
Becta
Becta is the Government's key partner in the strategic development and delivery of its information and communications technology (ICT) and e-learning. Visit www.becta.org.uk
Being Dyslexic
A website full of information, inspiration, advice, support and products all relating to dyslexia. Go to www.beingdyslexic.co.uk
British Dyslexia Association
The BDA (The British Dyslexia Association) offers information and advice on dyslexia for dyslexic people and those who support them. The web address is www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
CReSTed
CReSTed's aim is to help parents, and those who advise them, to choose schools for dyslexic children. All schools included in the CReSTed Register are visited regularly to ensure they continue to meet the criteria set by CReSTeD. CReSTed stands for the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils. Visit www.crested.org.uk
DCSF
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. Their aims are to make children and young people happy and healthy, keep them safe and sound, give them a top class education, help them stay on track. Visit www.dcsf.gov.uk
DfES for Parents
The DfES Parents Centre website can be found at www.parentcentre.gov.uk
DORE
Dore's drug free programme has helped over 25,000 people who have been given the label of dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, learning difficulties, Asperger's Syndrome or Autism. You can take a test to find out if you might have dyslexia, dyspraxia or other any other learning difficulties on the DORE website - www.dore.co.uk
Dyslexia A to Z
This website was set up in order that people could find information on dyslexia in one place. Details on a wide range of things; teachers, psychologists, therapists, vitamins & supplements etc. The web address is www.dyslexiaa2z.com
Dyslexia Action
Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. Visit www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/
Dyslexic Help
Help for Parents of Dyslexic Children's website is www.dyslexichelp.org
Dyspraxia Foundation
The Dyspraxia Foundation supports individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a teen newsletter, and an adult support group. Visit www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Gabbitas
Gabbitas is a leading independent schools consultancy specialising in private education. We offer independent expert advice and guidance to parents. Go to www.gabbitas.co.uk
ISA
Independent Schools Association was founded in 1879. It is one of the oldest of the independent schools’ organisations and is federated to the Independent Schools Council. It exists to provide professional support to the Head teachers and to offer a wide range of sport and cultural activities to the pupils in our schools, which number around 300. Visit www.isaschools.org.uk
ISBI
IBSI (International Schools of the British Isles) schools include schools in the British Isles, independent schools, special schools, boarding schools, fee-paying schools, state boarding schools, international schools, schools worldwide. The website can be accessed at www.isbi.com
Mind Mapping
Mind mapping can help dyslexic pupils organise their work. Go to www.imindmap.com/articles/dyslexic.aspx
National Literacy Trust
British non-profit organisation devoted to promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources, other related issues. Visit www.literacytrust.org.uk
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) inspects and regulates care for children and young people, and inspect education and training for learners of all ages. The address is www.ofsted.gov.uk
Speech Disorders
This website focuses on speech disorders, causes, treatment and therapies - www.speechdisorder.co.uk