Dyslexia Fair 2022
10th September, Saturday, 10am to 4pm
The Dyslexia Fair brings together families, teachers and the wider dyslexia community to learn more about dyslexia, talk to experts, discover useful resources and share experiences and advice. Our busy programme of talks features panel discussions on supporting students in primary and secondary school, workshops exploring how the use of technology can support learning at home and at school.
TALKS
Local primary school dyslexia specialist teacher Ruth Pierce and secondary school and FE dyslexia expert, Tina Hunter will be running one to one advice clinics. Blogger John Hicks will talk about the part assistive technology can play in learning and SEND expert, Carol Allen looks at ways to help your reluctant readers.
Panel of dyslexia specialists, parents and students sharing their experiences, top tips and advice on navigating primary school with dyslexia.
WORKSHOPS
There will be a series of events during the exhibition including creative workshops for children and adults taking place across the day, inside and in the garden. Simon Trewin from the Garage Press will be running letterpress printing workshops throughout the day.
There’ll be Pilates sessions designed especially for children called ‘Matching and Mirroring’, Chi Kung for the young and the not so young to help build positivity and resilience, plus Write Sparks are back with their fun active outdoor workshop for children 9+ to help inspire the imagination.
Outdoor workshop for children with Write Sparks
EXHIBITION
An exhibition of local and national dyslexia resources and products will run throughout the day in the house and refreshments will be available at the cafe.
THE GARAGE PRESS
Visit one of the UK’s fully-operational vintage print studios, watch 100-yr old printing presses in action, use wooden printing blocks to print your name, discover why printers have to think backwards and explore the power of the alphabet. No need to book - just turn up and enjoy.
The event is FREE to attend. Follow us on Twitter @BellHouseNews and Instagram #BellHouseDulwich for the latest news.
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