Saturday 28 September 2024, 10am to 4pm
Exploring Dyslexia
Uncovering potential and achieving success
Investigating the overlap with co-occurring differences
The annual Bell House Dyslexia Fair is a FREE event for everyone who’d like to learn more about dyslexia and neurodivergence.
Whether you’re a parent or carer of a child struggling to read, or an adult with dyslexia looking for support to thrive in the workplace, the Bell House Dyslexia Fair has you covered!
Perhaps you work in a school supporting students with learning differences, or maybe you’re a teacher looking to improve your understanding of dyslexia and want to connect with experts. The Bell House Dyslexia Fair brings everyone together to share knowledge and experiences, in a warm, welcoming and inclusive community setting.
The day is packed full of expert-led talks and hands-on workshops. There’s something for every step of the dyslexia journey, from primary school all the way through to adulthood.
The line-up features a panel discussion with parents, advisors and experts offering advice and support on key aspects of the school journey. Dr Susie Nyman will share her multi-sensory teaching strategies. Natalie Brooks, Founder of Dyslexia in Adults, will talks about dyslexia and ADHD. Victoria Bagnell, from Connections in Mind, takes a closer look at supporting children with executive function challenges and Marcia Brissett-Bailey’s focuses on advocacy and navigating the education system
There’s fun to be had too, with creative activities for kids of all ages taking place across the day, including printing and music workshops, as well as a vision board workshop for families with older children. Or you can simply take some time out to enjoy a slice of homemade cake and a refreshing drink in the stunning gardens.
If you would like to discuss your own situation and get advice from an expert, we have a limited number of 1:1 appointments available to book on the day, on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
There is also an exhibition of local and national dyslexia resources and products runs throughout the day with professional advice and expert knowledge on hand.
To stay informed and find out when booking goes live, use the QR code in the poster or go to www.bellhouse.co.uk/dyslexia-fair-2024
Hear what Ruth Pierce, Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor has to say about the Dyslexia Fair –
‘As both a dyslexia practitioner and a parent of a dyslexic learner, I was keen to attend my first Bellhouse Dyslexia Fair and came away with a range of practical approaches and techniques to support both the students I was teaching and my daughter. However, more importantly, I remember feeling this sense of belonging and togetherness and how empowering it was to come to a place with such a positive approach to helping learners thrive and succeed.’
‘I have since become one of the organisers and we’ve been keen to appeal to a wider neurodivergent audience. I am delighted that we have sessions specifically for adults, where the focus will be on increasing awareness, how to access reasonable workplace adjustments and encourage open conversations about barriers they may be facing and how to overcome them. Also, with this year’s theme being ‘the journey to explore co-occurring conditions’ we have experts presenting on topics such as ADHD, Developmental Language Disorder and executive functioning skills – it really is going to be an informative, nurturing and supportive day.’
About Bell House
Bell House is a volunteer-led charity in Dulwich championing creative education and lifelong learning for all.
Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, SE21 7BG www.bellhouse.co.uk/dyslexia-fair-2024