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Unlocking Dyslexia: Empowering Educators In the Classroom


  • ISA 45 Sportlaan Amstelveen, NH, 1185 TB Netherlands (map)

Date(s) of the event: 06 & 07 March 2025

On-line follow-up session 24 April 2024 (CET16:00 - 17:15 hrs/GMT14:00 – 15:15 hrs)


Time of the event: 08:30 -15:30 hrs

(On-line follow-up session 24 April 2024 CET16:00 - 17:15 hrs/GMT14:00 – 15:15 hrs)

Dyslexia experts from the Hampstead Dyslexia Clinic will lead a series of engaging whole group and school-level sessions designed to deepen your understanding of the complex challenges faced by learners with dyslexia. Gain valuable insights into the various profiles of students with dyslexia and learn to identify the most effective interventions and scaffolds to support them.

During the event, participants will:

  • Explore the diverse profiles of students with dyslexia.

  • Understand and implement appropriate interventions and scaffolds.

  • Break into school-level groups to delve into key areas such as classroom environment, reading comprehension, and writing/spelling strategies.


Workshop Schedule:

DAY 1 08:30 hrs

Whole Group

Introduction

Profiles of Dyslexia

Tricky Profiles

Q&A

LUNCH

Group 1 

PRIMARY

Dyslexia-Friendly Classrooms in Primary

Group 2 SECONDARY

Dyslexia-Friendly Classrooms in Secondary

DAY 2 08:30 hrs

Group 1

PRIMARY

Reading Comprehension in Primary

Group 2 SECONDARY

Reading Comprehension in Secondary

Whole Group

Q&A

Spelling in Context

Essay Planning

LUNCH/END


Registration

Early Bird €700.00 (31 January 2025)

Standard Rate €775.00 (3 March 2025)

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Featured speaker

Seth Gascoigne

 Training Lead & Specialist Assessor

Seth joined HDC Ltd after the passing of its founder, Renee Lawton Browne in 2010. He is a qualified Specialist Teacher, with a PG. Dip. RSA (OCR 7) with a focus on dyscalculia and Maths learning difficulties. Seth is a member of the Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS) and holds an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). He teaches students with Maths learning difficulties, from 9 through to 16 years of age and works as a Consultant and Specialist Assessor, providing Access Arrangements and Full Diagnostic Assessments. In addition, Seth runs multi-sensory touch-typing courses in schools and privately.

Delia Gascoigne

Training Lead & Specialist Assessor

Delia’s late mother, Renee Lawton-Browne, originally founded the Hampstead Dyslexia Clinic back in 1984. Following in her footsteps, Delia received her specialist teaching certificate from HDC, before moving to New York where she worked as a Specialist Teacher at the Allegro School for children on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD). This was a role that allowed her a creative outlet for teaching real-life skills; touch- typing, Maths and English. When Delia returned to the UK she began working alongside Renee at HDC and completed her Masters in Learning and Disability Studies at UCL's Institute of Education for which she gained a distinction. She then went on to receive her Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A) from Real Training. Upon Renee's passing Delia continued to run the business with her late father, William, and her husband, Seth. Delia has 30 years experience working in this field. She offers consultancy services, Full Diagnostic Assessments, runs a team of 14 Specialist Teachers and a business that teaches fun touch typing courses to children ages 7-17.

Rachel Ellman

Specialist Teacher & Consultant

After graduating with a BA Hons in English from Cambridge University, Rachel pursued an MA in Specific Learning Difficulties, specialising in dyslexia. Rachel then obtained an MPhil in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University, alongside completing her PGCE/SCITT qualification, at UCL, Institute of Education. She attained a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher and Assessor certification from the British Dyslexia Association. Rachel's professional career spans over two decades, marked by her invaluable contributions to various educational institutions. Her expertise has extended to secondary school teaching, and higher education where she has provided specialised Dyslexia teaching, assessments, and staff training. Rachel’s passion for literacy extends to voluntary work, where she supports young people in improving their self-esteem and independence as learners.

Diane Rees

Specialist Teacher & Consultant

With over three decades of dedicated service to children with Specific Learning Difficulties, Diane has established a strong reputation and a successful career in special educational needs. She is recognised for her insights and practical knowledge, frequently delivering professional development sessions for teachers, as well as being invited by various schools to audit their special educational practices. Her career began at The London Montessori Centre, where she learnt the foundational principles of individualised teaching. Qualifying as a specialist from the Hornsby Dyslexia Centre, now recognised as The British Dyslexia Association (BDA), Diane further honed her experience with a Level 7 Diploma from The Helen Arkell Centre. She also had extensive training from the late Renee Lawton-Browne.
Diane’s SEN teaching experience includes several senior roles, such as Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) at well regarded preparatory schools in London and Hertfordshire.  She has been instrumental in setting up and running two dyslexia centres in Central London and continues to teach children both English and Maths both in-schools and privately.

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