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Specialist support, advice & information to people with dyslexia, and parents, teachers and employers

Together we inspire people to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and succeed on their own terms.

02/11/2026

Last chance to book!

💡 Dyslexia Awareness Week may be over, but support continues all year round.

Join dyslexia specialist Katrina Cochrane from Positive Dyslexia for an online Spotlight session exploring support for dyslexic adults, including workplace support, assessments, Access to Work and useful resources.

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026 2-3pm
💻Online
🎟️ Tickets £15
▶️ Recording available to ticket holders after the session

Find out more and book via our website.
Book here: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/spotlight-supporting-dyslexic-adults-at-work/

01/11/2026

Come and visit our Helen Arkell team at Squire's Garden Centres during their Christmas Shopping Evening this Wednesday 4 November.

Guests can enjoy a welcome glass of fizz, live music and a beautifully decorated Christmas shop filled with gifts, decorations, seasonal plants and festive treats.

As well as being a fantastic opportunity to start your Christmas shopping, the evening will help support our work by helping children, young people and adults with dyslexia to achieve their potential.

Join us for the charity raffle at Squires this Wednesday from 5-8pm and help us make a difference this Christmas! 🎟️

31/10/2026

Beyond Dyslexia Awareness Week: Supporting Dyslexic Adults at Work

💡 Dyslexia Awareness Week may be over, but support continues all year round.

Join dyslexia specialist Katrina Cochrane from Positive Dyslexia for an online Spotlight session exploring support for dyslexic adults, including workplace support, assessments, Access to Work and useful resources.

📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026 2-3pm
💻Online
🎟️ Tickets £15
▶️ Recording available to ticket holders after the session

Find out more and book via our website.
Book here: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/spotlight-supporting-dyslexic-adults-at-work/

30/10/2026

We're delighted to be offering this course during the Christmas holidays 2026!

Join our interactive 3-day 'Introduction to touch typing course', designed especially for children and teens.

Students will attend all three half-day sessions, building confidence and accuracy through fun, engaging activities. It's a great way to develop an important life skill during the school break.

Two age groups will operate for each course. Please select the appropriate age group when booking:

📅 21-23 Dec 2026 | Ages 6–11 | Daily 1.5-hour sessions and
📅 21-23 Dec 2026 | Ages 10–Teens | Daily 1.5-hour sessions
✅ Learn all letter keys and simple punctuation
✅ Improve typing confidence and accuracy
💻 Bring your own laptop/tablet

Subsidised places available – email: [email protected] to find out more.

👉 Book now: https://helenarkell.org.uk/courses-and-events/

29/10/2026

👀 Seen the latest SEN Magazine?

You'll find our Supporting Learners Course featured on page 18 of the November issue. Take a look and discover how this practical online course can help you better support learners with dyslexia.

28/10/2026

📚 Applications for our 2027 Level 7 Diploma are now open!

Take your specialist dyslexia practice to the next level with one of the UK's most established dyslexia training providers. Gain advanced assessment and teaching skills, benefit from exceptional tutor support, and complete supervised diagnostic assessments and teaching practice arranged for you.

🎓 One academic year
📍 Farnham & online
🎓 BDA accredited
✅ Teaching practice and diagnostic assessments included
✅ Pathway to an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)
✅ Teaching placements included

📧 Contact Julie Hall: [email protected]

See our website for course info: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/helen-arkell-level-7-diploma-in-teaching-and-assessing-learners-with-dyslexia-specific-learning-difficulties/

27/10/2026

📚 Applications for our 2027 Level 5 Diploma are now open!

Train with a recognised gold-standard provider, gain specialist dyslexia teaching skills, benefit from extensive tutor support, and complete supervised teaching practice arranged for you. Ideal for teachers, TAs and learning support professionals looking to become specialist dyslexia teachers.

📍 Farnham & online
🎓 BDA accredited
✅ Teaching placements included
📧 Contact Julie Hall: [email protected]

See our website for course info: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/helen-arkell-level-5-diploma-dyslexia-in-teaching-learners-with-dyslexia-specific-learning-difficulties-ks2-1/

25/10/2026

📣 YOUR SCHOOL CAN APPLY AGAIN!

Previously had a free place on our Supporting Learners with Dyslexia course? Good news, you can apply again.

We’re offering fully funded places to Teachers, TAs, SENCOs and Learning Support Assistants working in state-funded schools across the UK.

✅ Schools that have received funding before CAN reapply
✅ One funded place available per school
✅ Six practical online sessions
✅ 18 hours of CPD training + certificate
✅ Strategies you can use straight away in the classroom

📅 Starts Friday 6 November 2026
📧 Apply: [email protected]

Places are limited, so apply soon.

👉 Full course details and dates: https://helenarkell.org.uk/events/supporting-learners-with-dyslexia-splds-6-nov-11-dec-2026/

Address

24 West Street
Farnham
GU97DR

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441252792400

Website

https://www.helenarkell.org.uk/

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