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ACE
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a free telephone advice for parents on education issues: www.ace-ed.org.uk

Becta
Becta is the Government's key partner in the strategic development and delivery of its information and communications technology (ICT) and e-learning: www.becta.org.uk
    
Being Dyslexic
A website full of information, inspiration, advice, support and products all relating to dyslexia: www.beingdyslexic.co.uk

BDA
The BDA (The British Dyslexia Association) offers information and advice on dyslexia for dyslexic people and those who support them: www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk

Browse Aloud
Browsealoud reads web pages aloud for people who find it difficult to read online. Reading large amounts of text on screen can be difficult for those with literacy and visual impairments.

CReSTed
CReSTed's aim is to help parents, and those who advise them, to choose schools for dyslexic children. All schools included in the CReSTed Register are visited regularly to ensure they continue to meet the criteria set by CReSTeD. CReSTed stands for the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils: www.crested.org.uk

DfES
The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. Their aims are to make children and young people happy and healthy, keep them safe and sound, give them a top class education, help them stay on track: www.dfee.gov.uk

DfES for Parents
The DfES Parents Centre website: www.parentcentre.gov.uk

DORE
Dore's drug free programme has helped over 25,000 people who have been given the label of dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, learning difficulties, Asperger's Syndrome or Autism. You can take a test to find out if you might have dyslexia, dyspraxia or other any other learning difficulties on the DORE website: www.dore.co.uk


Dyslexia A to Z
This website was set up in order that people could find information on dyslexia in one place.  Details on a wide range of things; teachers, psychologists, therapists, vitamins & supplements etc: www.dyslexiaa2z.com

Dyslexia Action (used to be called Dyslexia Institute)
Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/

Dyspraxia Foundation
The Dyspraxia Foundation supports individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia through books, suggestions, a teen newsletter, and an adult support group: www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

Gabbitas
Gabbitas is a leading independent schools consultancy specialising in private education. We offer independent expert advice and guidance to parents: www.gabbitas.co.uk

ISA
Independent Schools Association was founded in 1879.  It is one of the oldest of the independent schools’ organisations and is federated to the Independent Schools Council.  It exists to provide professional support to the Head teachers and to offer a wide range of sport and cultural activities to the pupils in our schools, which number around 300: www.isaschools.org.uk

ISBI
IBSI (Internation Schools of the British Isles) schools include schools in the British Isles, independent schools, special schools, boarding schools, fee-paying schools, state boarding schools, international schools, schools worldwide: www.isbi.com

Mind Mapping
Mind mapping can help dyslexic pupils organise their work: www.imindmap.com/articles/dyslexic.aspx

National Literacy Trust
British nonprofit devoted to promoting literacy and literacy educators. Issues, statistics, research, events, publications, resources, other related issues: www.literacytrust.org.uk

Ofsted
The new Ofsted – the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills – came into being on 1 April 2007. It brings together the wide experience of four formerly separate inspectorates. It will inspect and regulate care for children and young people, and inspect education and training for learners of all ages.

Speech Disorders
This website focuses on speech disorders, causes, treatment and therapies: www.speechdisorder.co.uk

Dyslexic Help
Help for Parents of Dyslexic Children: www.dyslexichelp.org

Dr David Bracher
Dr David Bracher is a Doctor of Educational Psychology.Assessment,advice and training on a wide range of psychological, learning and educational issues including: Dyslexia, literacy and numeracy difficulties; Dyspraxia and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Emotional and behavioural difficulties; Gifted and talented pupils; Special examination arrangements: www.drdavidbracher.com

George Crowther
George Crowther is a Chartered Educational Psychologist. Dyslexia is a recognised disability according to the Disability Discrimination Act and applies to both children and adults.  The diagnosis is controversial, however, because there is no common assessment procedure.  Psychologists assess and obtain quantitative and qualitative information and then exercise an opinion.  Dyslexia manifests itself in mild, moderate and severe forms.  Multisensory intervention brings about improvement over time: www.georgecrowther.co.uk  
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