All Things Dyslexia

In episode 1, we are joined by Giorgia O’Donoghue, undergraduate student at King’s College London, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia: How to reach your full potential at University’. Giorgia was diagnosed with Dyslexia at a young age and has had some very formative experiences with this growing up and in state education. Having spent most of her educational life being told her dyslexia would only hold her back, she is determined to pursue her love of academia as far as she can.  Giorgia has some very broad areas of research interest including Religion in Post-Conflict Stabilisation and Reconstruction; Arts role in Theology and Philosophical and Religious influences on Jurisprudence. She is currently leading the TRS Departments first Student Led Seminar Project called Religion Outside the University, and has also been involved as a musician and actress in a professional capacity.  Connect with Giorgia online:www.linkedin.com/in/giorgiaodonoghueTwitter: @giorgia_od Instagram: @roukcltrs  This podcast is funded by the London Community Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 5, we are joined by again Habib Baluch from the Department of Work and Pensions to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia: Blended Support Offer. Habib represents the Department for Work and Pensions as a Disability Services Advocate. He raises awareness of benefits to help people with care needs, their journey to work, or keeping them in work. Habib works closely with Access to Work, to ensure that people with health conditions, communication barriers, special education needs or learning difficulties are not put at the back of the queue when it comes to work and opportunities. He is passionate about Disability Services and the reach that they have, and he believes that with the right support, lots more jobseekers can get into work and stay in work. Before his current Advocacy role, Habib led a group of managers at Personal Independence Payment. Prior to this he has experience working for Work Services, leading operations at a few different Jobcentres and across different departments in the North West, as well as spending a secondment working for a local authority to help support some of the most vulnerable families in Manchester. Disclaimer: please note that the information provided in this podcast is correct on the date of recording (25th November 2020).  Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work This podcast is funded by The European Skills & Funding Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 3, we are joined by Habib Baluch from the Department of Work and Pensions to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia: Access to work’. Habib represents the Department for Work and Pensions as a Disability Services Advocate. He raises awareness of benefits to help people with care needs, their journey to work, or keeping them in work. Habib works closely with Access to Work, to ensure that people with health conditions, communication barriers, special education needs or learning difficulties are not put at the back of the queue when it comes to work and opportunities. He is passionate about Disability Services and the reach that they have, and he believes that with the right support, lots more obseekers can get into work and stay in work. Before his current Advocacy role, Habib led a group of managers at Personal Independence Payment. Prior to this he has experience working for Work Services, leading operations at a few different Jobcentres and across different departments in the North West, as well as spending a secondment working for a local authority to help support some of the most vulnerable families in Manchester. Disclaimer: please note that the information provided in this podcast is correct on the date of recording (25th November 2020).  Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work This podcast is funded by The European Skills & Funding Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 1, we are joined by Workplace Needs Assessor, Dwayne Deer, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia and remote working: how do I get a workplace needs assessment?’. Dwayne is a qualified, BDA-accredited Workplace Needs Assessor. He has a wealth of experience in the education and charitable sectors, as well as with local Authority children and families’ services and specialist foster care. Dwayne holds a BA and MA in Special Educational Needs and is passionate about dyslexia. As a dyslexic himself, he has lived experience of the challenges of navigating the education systems and employment systems in both Jamaica and the UK.   This podcast is funded by The European Skills & Funding Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 7 we are joined by Cllr Maurice Mcleod on Dyslexia & BAME:  Becoming your best Self during COVID 19 part 1  Maurice is the Chief Executive of Race on the Agenda. He has been a life-long anti-racism campaigner and has extensive experience working in the voluntary sector, the private sector and for national newspapers. Maurice’s 25-year career in journalism has seen him write on politics, society, race and current affairs for the Voice, the Guardian, The Express, The Independent and The Spectator.He is one of only two black Councillors of the 60 elected to serve on Wandsworth Council where he represents the Queenstown area of Battersea.  He was one of the directors of the influential media platform Media Diversified and was Communications Manager at NCVO. He is an expert communicator and appears regularly on LBC,TalkRadio and the BBC talking about race and society.  Maurice is well networked in the political world while keeping active in local grassroots campaigning. Maurice is dyslexic and so is his daughter.  Connect with Cllr Maurice Mcleod Twitter @mowords This podcast is funded by the London Community Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 8 we are joined by Cllr Maurice Mcleod on Dyslexia & BAME: Becoming your best Self during COVID 19 part 2 Maurice is the Chief Executive of Race on the Agenda. He has been a life-long anti-racism campaigner and has extensive experience working in the voluntary sector, the private sector and for national newspapers. Maurice’s 25-year career in journalism has seen him write on politics, society, race and current affairs for the Voice, the Guardian, The Express, The Independent and The Spectator.He is one of only two black Councillors of the 60 elected to serve on Wandsworth Council where he represents the Queenstown area of Battersea.  He was one of the directors of the influential media platform Media Diversified and was Communications Manager at NCVO. He is an expert communicator and appears regularly on LBC,TalkRadio and the BBC talking about race and society.  Maurice is well networked in the political world while keeping active in local grassroots campaigning. Maurice is dyslexic and so is his daughter.  Connect with Cllr Maurice Mcleod Twitter @mowords  This podcast is funded by the London Community Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 6, we are joined by Pat Taylor, Specialist Dyslexia Teacher KS1-KS3, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia & BAME: How to overcome fear during COVID-19’. Pat holds an MA in SpLd (Dyslexia) as well as an assessors practicing certificate. As a qualified teacher, she has over 25 years of teaching experience and has worked as a mainstream class teacher, SENCo, out of school project coordinator and specialist Dyslexia teacher whose role also involves delivering Dyslexia training to schools.  Additionally, Pat is also a qualified Art Therapist and more recently, alongside working in schools, Patricia has become involved in community work, teaching and raising awareness about the emotional impact of Dyslexia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 5, we are joined by Dianne Greyson, Managing Partner at Synergised Solutions Ltd, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia & BAME: How do I boost my confidence and self-esteem during COVID-19?’. Dianne Greyson is the Director of Equilibrium Mediation Consulting and Managing Partner - Synergised Solutions Ltd. She is an entrepreneur who has been recently diagnosed with Dyslexia. Dianne is a writer and the Author of the Business Culture Review. Her expertise lies around Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Strategy, and Development including restructuring and redeployment. Dianne is a visible pioneer of the #EthnicityPayGap campaign. She is an Advisory Board Member for the Society of Emotional Intelligence International UK & Europe and Board Member for Certitude, Support For Living & Southside Partnership.You can connect with Dianne on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgreyson and follow her on Twitter @EMCLimited  This podcast is funded by the London Community Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 3, we are joined by mental health expert, Marketa Swaby, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia & BAME: Coping with Stress during COVID-19’. Marketa is a psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. She has an extensive knowledge and experience in Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Addiction and Specialised in Eating Disorders; and is passionate about helping people to flourish and reach their full potential.  She is a mental health expert and the founder of Benevolent Health, who specialise in providing expertise in mental health through consulting, coaching and mentoring; and is particularly interested in mental health and improving emotional resilience to increase wellbeing for individuals & teams.  Marketa also hosts her own podcast 'Better Mental Health' to raise awareness of mental health from diverse perspectives and make mental health part of everyday conversations. Recent podcast episodes include discussions on BAME mental health, challenging the stigma of mental health, and work on workplace wellbeing, including the transition and return to the office after lockdown. Connect with Marteka on social media: Website: https://benevolenthealth.co.uk/Twitter: @martekaswabyInstagram: martekaswabyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Martekaswaby/Free resource mentioned in the podcast: Reset Stress Less: Learn How To Reduce, Prevent & Cope Better With Stresshttps://wellbeing.benevolenthealth.co.uk/stress-awareness-month This podcast is funded by the London Community Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 4, we are joined by Gary Baron, Psychotherapist and Founder of YCDC, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia & BAME: how to deal with anxiety during COVID-19’. Gary is an adult, child and adolescent psychotherapist and counsellor with more than fifteen years’ experience of working with individuals and groups.  Before setting up a private practice, Gary worked as lead facilitator, project manager and education and youth development officer for Teens and Toddlers, an educational charity where he was responsible for the establishment of a youth organisation to support the emotional wellbeing of young people. He subsequently worked for Kids Company as a key worker and therapist in primary and secondary schools in East London. During his tenure at a boy’s secondary school, he developed and ran experiential workshops to support the emotional wellbeing of pupils, teachers and parents. He has also worked as a bereavement counsellor for Grief Encounter. Connect with Gary online:GB Counselling www.gbcounselling.co.ukYCDC: www.yc-dc.co.ukEmail: garybaron@yc-dc.co.uk This podcast is funded by the London Community Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 4, we are joined by Crispian Wilson who is a Diplomat at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and also a dyslexia to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia: Reaching your full potential during COVID-19’. Crispian has worked for the Foreign Office for 15 years, working mainly on issues of conflict and crisis management in the Middle East. He has spent 3 years living in Turkey, and he is currently preparing for a placement in Warsaw, Poland and is learning Polish. Crispian was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was 8 years old and went on to study Material Sciences at Oxford University. He is part of the neurodiverse network in the Foreign Office, championing for those with neurodiversity.  Connect with Crispian Wilson on Twitter: @CrispianWFCDO This podcast is funded by the European Skills & Funding Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Brooke to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia: Working with your strengths during COVID-19’. Daniel founded the company Neurodiversity Specialists to provide organisations with the knowledge and tools to benefit from having a neurodiverse workforce, and to understand the value of neurodiversity. Daniel is a British Dyslexia Association (BDA) qualified workplace needs assessor, with a background in career coaching and employability skills training, and has experience of supporting hundreds of neurodivergent individuals across many different sectors. Daniel also has a strong passion for advising organisations on how to create a clear process of support for neurodivergent employees and how to attract and retain neurodiverse talent. Connect with Daniel social media:www.linkedin.com/in/dan-brooke His 'Neurodiversity in the Workplace' LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8947113/  Neurodiversity Specialistshttps://neurodiversity-specialists.co.uk/ This podcast is funded by The European Skills & Funding Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 12, we were joined again by our guest speaker Dr Neil Alexander-Passe (SENDCO at Hasmonean High School, Expert SEND Advisor at the Department of Education, Book Author) who is also dyslexic himself to speak on the topic 'Dyslexia: Supporting your Child’s Emotional Health during COVID 19'.Dr Neil Alexander-Passe is the Head of SEND unit at a large co-education mainstream secondary school in North London, rated by OFSTED to be 'outstanding'. He is also an inclusion expert for the UK's Department of Education. He gained his Doctorate/PhD in 2018.His latest, and 11th book, 'Surviving School as a Dyslexic Teenager: A Guide for Parents and their Teenager Children (Critical Youth Studies)' has been launched in May 2020. It offers an easy and approachable book for parents, educators, and teenagers with dyslexia. 'What makes this book so unique and something that families with teenagers with dyslexia should seek out and read? One feature that particularly appealed to me was the handy tips provided at the end of each chapter. If you’re seeking inspiring content to help you realise the potential of a teenager with dyslexia I cannot recommend this too highly.'Angela Fawcett, Emeritus Professor, Swansea University, Vice President, British Dyslexia Association.This podcast is funded by Wimbledon Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 11, we were joined by our guest speaker Dr Neil Alexander-Passe (SENDCO at Hasmonean High School, Expert SEND Advisor at the Department of Education, Book Author) who is also dyslexic himself to speak on the topic 'Dyslexia: Supporting your Child’s Emotional Health during COVID 19'.Dr Neil Alexander-Passe is the Head of SEND unit at a large co-education mainstream secondary school in North London, rated by OFSTED to be 'outstanding'. He is also an inclusion expert for the UK's Department of Education. He gained his Doctorate/PhD in 2018.His latest, and 11th book, 'Surviving School as a Dyslexic Teenager: A Guide for Parents and their Teenager Children (Critical Youth Studies)' has been launched in May 2020. It offers an easy and approachable book for parents, educators, and teenagers with dyslexia. 'What makes this book so unique and something that families with teenagers with dyslexia should seek out and read? One feature that particularly appealed to me was the handy tips provided at the end of each chapter. If you’re seeking inspiring content to help you realise the potential of a teenager with dyslexia I cannot recommend this too highly.'Angela Fawcett, Emeritus Professor, Swansea University, Vice President, British Dyslexia Association.This podcast is funded by Wimbledon Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 10, we were joined again by our guest speaker Caroline Namugabi (founder of Think Tank 720 and managing director at Nicholas Stewart Project) to speak on the topic 'Overcoming Frustration & Anger during COVID 19'.Caroline is a business coach, consultant and psycho-social practitioner with a psychological background. She also received a humanitarian Award in 2019.This podcast is funded by Wimbledon Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.