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Dyslexia Awareness Week

The British Dyslexia Association has launched dyslexia awareness week starting 4th October 2021. They have produced a number of free resource packs for schools, colleges and universities, workplaces and a poster to display.

There is a free training course on the topic of dyslexia and mental health which is available online throughout the week.

Each day of the week has been given a theme:

  • Monday – Launch
  • Tuesday – Adults Day
  • Wednesday – Children’s Day
  • Thursday – World Dyslexia Day
  • Friday – Co-occurring Differences Day
  • Saturday – Visibility Day
  • Sunday – World Mental Health Day

nasen have a number of resources around the topic of dyslexia looking at provision and raising understanding and awareness. 

View nasen's resources
Download Dyslexia Week 2021 Schools Pack

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