Dyslexia Awareness Week – 7th–13th October

Published October 9, 2024

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week (DAW24), which all pupils will be learning about in their tutor groups.

The theme for this year is “What’s Your Story?” and has 3 key messages:

Every story is different – showcasing the diversity of the dyslexic community and highlighting that everyone’s experience of dyslexia is unique. 10% of the population are dyslexic – that’s over 6.7 million stories to tell.

A strong opening sets the scene – raising awareness of the importance of early identification and intervention to ensure that every person with dyslexia can flourish.

It’s never too late to change your story – highlighting how the BDA can provide support and signposting to help dyslexic people begin a new chapter.

British Dyslexia Association

Click here to see the presentation put together by Mrs Maher and Mrs Blake, which all pupils will be looking at this week.

You can find out more about Dyslexia Awareness Week, including how to get involved and how to share your own story, on the British Dyslexia Association website.

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