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Dyslexia Parent Workshops
Monday 1st November 2021, 9:30-10:30

Areas Covered: -

 Content - To provide information and support suggestions for a range of issues which affect learners with dyslexia at school and at home.

 There will also be   anopportunity  to ask questions and share ideas.

 Workshop 1: Digital Technology to support learning 

 Workshop 2: Supporting spelling

 Workshop 3: Supporting personal organisation 

Course Outcomes: -

Participants will more informed and knowledgeable in supporting young learners with dyslexia.

Who is it for? –

For parents and carers of pupils (Year 2-10) with a dyslexia diagnosis (or undergoing the diagnostic process) attending a Leicester City school

Dates: -

Workshop 1 - 24 November 2021

Workshop 2 - 21 March 2022

Workshop 3 - 9 June 2022

Duration: -

 9:30-10:30

Course details:

Reference: SPCLCOUR2938
Date: Monday 1st November 2021
Time: 9:30-10:30
Cost: £0 per delegate (Leicester Maintained Schools)
£0 per delegate (All Other Schools - Non-Maintained)
Trainers: Qualified dyslexia specialist teachers from the Learning communication and Interaction (LCI) Team
Location: Online Training

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Feb 22

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Feb 22

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Feb 22

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Feb 22

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Feb 22

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Feb 22

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Feb 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Mar 22

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Apr 22

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Apr 22

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Apr 22

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May 22

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May 22

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May 22

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May 22

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May 22

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May 22

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Jun 22

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Jun 22

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Jun 22

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Jun 22

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Jun 22

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Apr 23

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