Croydon DyslexiaAssociation
Empowering individuals with dyslexia and their families across Croydon since 1981.
Part of the Dyslexia Network, hosted by the British Dyslexia Association.
Recent Open Meetings
Watch recordings from our free talks and workshops featuring guest speakers and experts in dyslexia support
From Survival to Thrival with Dyslexia: A Parent's Guide, with Jo Rees
A parent's guide to flipping your child's dyslexic reality from surviving to thriving
Learn MoreMeet the Author of the Dyslexia Club - in person!
Reading and Fluency
A talk by Claire Harvey, Head of Education at Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre
Learn MoreHow 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
Screening
Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
Dyslexia
Ages 6-16
Dyscalculia
Ages 6-14
Children Will Shine
Literacy Workshops
When
Saturday mornings in term time
Cost
£25 per session (first free!)
Open Meetings
Free for all
Expert Speakers
Monthly talks
Topics
Strategies & support
Become a Member
Join our supportive community and stay informed about dyslexia support and resources
CDA Newsletters
Receive 3 informative newsletters throughout the year
Free Meeting Entry
Complimentary access to our open meetings and workshops
BDA Contact Magazines
Access to 3 digital BDA Contact magazines annually
Ready to Join?
Individual membership starts from just £15 per year
- 3 CDA newsletters
- Free entry to meetings & workshops
- 3 digital BDA Contact magazines
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 childrenDyslexia 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
Dyslexia is recognised as a disability that gives rise to Special Educational Needs (SEN).
In September 2014, the UK Government introduced a new system to fund support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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.