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Dyslecsia Cymru / Wales Dyslexia has succeeded in securing the services of a world-renowed researcher in the field of dyslexia to chair its Education Advisory Committee.
Professor Angela Fawcett, is the Director of the Centre for Child Research at Swansea University, and is one of the foremost researchers in dyslexia. She will also be a member of the management committee of DC/WD responsible for the governance of a Wales provider / charity of services and support for people with dyslexia/SpLD.
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URGENT REQUEST. Give it a thought !!!
The Education Advisory Committee will advise and provide guidance on the educational and professional services of DC/WD to ensure that they continue to meet the highest standards of evidence-based practice. The committee will also have and overview of the development of new educational services in terms of quality and standards. This will be for both the Welsh and English language.
One of the main objectives of this Committee is to try and influence and build on ‘the good practice that already exists in Wales' as far as teaching and supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) is concerned. It will also aim to ensure that children, young people and adults with dyslexia have the opportunity to work to their full potential.
Angela will be assisted by Neil Mackay, an independent dyslexia consultant, who was responsible for the idea of ’Dyslexia Friendly Schools’.
Other members of the Advisory Committee are: Barbara Horsfall-Turner.
Amanda McCreadie.
Paula Halsall.
Nest Tudur-Efans.
Michael Davies.
If you would like to be a member of this Advisory Committee, have an interest in dyslexia and are able to commit around 8 days a year voluntarily, guiding educational development at DC/WD, please send details of your experience to Michael Davies at Llysteifi, Llechryd, Cardigan SA43 2NX or email: llechryd1@btconnect.com Telephone: 01239-682849 or on mobile:07990-813921
Charity Registration Number: 1086865 Website: www.welshdyslexia.info
WELSH ,ENGLISH AND BILINGUAL SPEAKERS WELCOMED !!!
also:- HOME TUTORS (QUALIFIED OR UNQUALIFIED ) needed in all parts of Wales.
Training can be arranged,if required.