Established 1981 • Registered Charity

Croydon DyslexiaAssociation

Empowering individuals with dyslexia and their families across Croydon since 1981.

Part of the Dyslexia Network, hosted by the British Dyslexia Association.

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Recent Open Meetings

Watch recordings from our free talks and workshops featuring guest speakers and experts in dyslexia support

Saturday 14 March - 12 noon-12.45 pm - in person meeting

Life After School

Featured Speaker

Margaret Rooke

Dyslexic and Taking on the World - A talk by Margaret Rooke

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Tuesday 11 November at 8pm on Zoom

How to Adapt and Thrive as an Adult with Dyslexia

Featured Speakers

Donna Stevenson

Sue Flohr

A talk on Zoom with Donna Stevenson and Sue Flohr

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Thursday 11 September at 8pm on Zoom

From Survival to Thrival with Dyslexia: A Parent's Guide, with Jo Rees

Featured Speaker

Jo Rees

A parent's guide to flipping your child's dyslexic reality from surviving to thriving

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How We Can Help

Dedicated support and resources for individuals with dyslexia and their families

Local Helpline

0333 111 00 66

Advice & Information

From our volunteers

Availability

Evenings & weekends until 9pm

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Screening

Dyslexia & Dyscalculia

Dyslexia

Ages 6-16

Dyscalculia

Ages 6-14

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Children Will Shine

Literacy Workshops

When

Saturday mornings in term time

Cost

£25 per session (first free!)

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Open Meetings

Free for all

Expert Speakers

Monthly talks

Topics

Strategies & support

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Membership Benefits

Become a member and access support, resources, and connections that make a difference

Supportive Community

Join a supportive community of families and individuals affected by dyslexia

Stay Informed

Regular updates through our newsletter and email communications

Priority Access

Priority access to our free open meetings featuring expert speakers

Expert Resources

Access to resources, advice, and guidance on dyslexia-related topics

Workshops & Activities

Support for children with dyslexia through workshops and activities

Ready to Join?

Individual membership starts from just £15 per year

3 CDA newsletters
Free entry to meetings & workshops
3 digital BDA Contact magazines

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About Croydon Dyslexia Association

Our mission and the support we provide to the dyslexia community

Our Aims

Provide support and information to children and adults who are either directly affected by dyslexia or are close to someone who is affected by dyslexia

Raise public and professional awareness of dyslexia/SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)

What We Do

As well as providing links to information via this website, we:

Host 3-4 themed meetings a year in Purley, all open to members and non-members. Most meetings have been held on Zoom since the pandemic, with occasional in-person meetings.

Offer a local Helpline service

Run weekly Literacy Support workshops for students in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 during term time

Provide Dyslexia and Dyscalculia screening services for children (Dyslexia screener for ages 6-16 | Dyscalculia screener for ages 6-14)

Issue 3 newsletters a year (Jan, Apr & Sep) with information about forthcoming local and national events

Understanding Dyslexia Support

Information about Special Educational Needs support in Croydon

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Dyslexia is recognised as a disability that gives rise to Special Educational Needs (SEN).

SEND System

In September 2014, UK Government introduced a new system to fund support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Local Support

More information about this system and what is available for Croydon children and young people who have SEND is available on the Croydon Local Offer website.