Dyslexia Commission
Chaired by Matt Hancock MP, a former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the dyslexia commission will bring together all levels of government with civil society bodies and industry to consider ways to implement change.
In 2022, there will be a series of policy announcements that will make a significant difference to people with dyslexia. This year, policy institute Curia is to partner with the British Dyslexia Association and other leading organisations in the special educational needs and disability community (SEND) to consider ways to make implementation as impactful as possible.
Commission Team
Matt Hancock
Chairing this commission, Matt Hancock is not only a former Secretary of State for Health with experience at the top of government but also an example of someone with dyslexia who has had their potential unlocked after being screened for dyslexia and provided appropriate support.
Chivonne Preston
Chivonne is the Interim CEO of the British Dyslexia Association.
Chivonne is an expert in small to medium size enterprise with significant experience of operational and strategic leadership in both the private and charity sectors. Most recently she was CEO of the education charity Mindfulness in Schools Project. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer for the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, Business and Operations Director of the membership charity Parentkind and Operations Director of PLMR, a communications consultancy. Chivonne is a Chartered Accountant with an MSc in Public Policy and Public Administration.
Commission Posts
British Dyslexia Association: Celebrating 50 years of thinking differently
Celebrating 50 years of thinking differently: To celebrate 50 years of the British Dyslexia Association he held a reception at the House of Lords.
SEND Families Supported by Portsmouth Community Groups
Portsmouth community groups support SEND families by hosting a free support event at Central Library on 7th December.
Dyslexia in the Workplace
Discussion on how working-age adults with dyslexia cope in the workplace.
Tackling dyslexia in the justice system
In the latest inquiry session of the Dyslexia Commission, the panel considered issues related to dyslexia and the British justice system
Dyslexia, Resources and Qualifications: Experiences of a teacher from inside the classroom
In conversation with Amanda Debrah, English Teacher at Oasis Academy Shirley Park, Croydon, on experiences from the classroom
Dyslexia Commission Inquiry Session: Breaking Down the SEND Review and the Schools Bill
The third inquiry session of the Dyslexia Commission looked at how the Schools Bill and SEND Review can best serve children with dyslexia
School trips could be dramatically cut to keep staff
In a BBC exclusive report, school leaders in England have warned that a cut to school trips may be the first port of action before reducing staffing numbers. This news comes after schools have warned that they are being particularly hit by the rising energy bills.
The Schools Bill and the Schools White Paper: A summary review
The focuses of both the Schools Bill and the White Paper expressed key focus on improving teacher training nationwide. We review the summary of both government proposals.
North South Divide in GCSE and Vocational Results Widens
Significant regional differences in the percentage of top GCSE grades were exposed today following the publication of results.
SEND Review 2022: Dyslexia Commission’s summary
Following the publication of the SEND review in March 2022. The focus of this review was to gage proposals for reforms to how the SEND system currently works.
A tale of two issues: Reading Inequality and Health Inequality Crisis
On the 12th of July 2022, the Dyslexia Commission heard expert testimony from some of the leading thinkers, including Dr Ruth Bromley Debbie Hicks on the strategies Integrated Care Systems can use to co-ordinate their care.
House of Lords life-changing decision as amendments to Schools Bill struck down.
A Liberal Democrat amendment to the Schools Bill was defeated by Conservative peers yesterday in the House of Lords. Somewhat surprisingly, Labour peers abstained from the amendment which resulted in a certain defeat yesterday evening.
The Schools White Paper and SEND Review: A Briefing
For the Dyslexia Commission, Director for Social Mobility and Vulnerable Learners at the Education Policy Institute, Jo Hutchinson,looks at areas of concern within the Schools White Paper and the SEND review Green Paper.
Dyslexia and Teacher Training: Improving the Culture for Pupils
The second inquiry session of the Dyslexia Commission focused on reform to teacher training for better provision for children with dyslexia
Disparity in Dyslexia Service Provision: Reducing Inequalities
Chaired by former Health and Social Care Secretary, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, the findings of the first Dyslexia Commission inquiry session will be published
The Elephant in the Room: Lexism and Dyslexia Debate
Researcher Development Fellow at Edge Hill University, Dr Craig Collinson, explores lexism and the barriers faced by Dyslexics.
Dyslexic Readers Would Rather Eat Green Eggs and Ham: Why we need a toolbox approach to reading on World Book Day
Head of Education at Scanning Pens, Julia Clouter explains the challenges dyslexic children face and elucidates on a new approach for World Book Day.
Dyslexia and Me – Exclusive Interview with Matt Hancock
Former Health and Social Care Secretary, the Rt. Hon Matt Hancock MP speaks to CEO of the British Dyslexia Association Gillian Ashley on his experience