| This is the N.D.A. 'What's On' Page with information about the courses and learning opportunities we offer and a calendar of events. |
This page tells you about meetings and courses which N.D.A. plans for the future.
Meetings are stand alone events on a single day.
Courses require more commitment. You may need to attend sessions over a period of time
and there may be a course fee.
This page also lists our current projects, which provide free dyslexia screening, assessment or training for eligible adults.
| N.D.A. Courses |
N.D.A. runs courses for dyslexic people.
Courses available for individuals are listed below.
You must book a place on a course. You should expect to attend a sequence of sessions.
To make a booking, or to obtain more information, ring our booking number (0115 924 6880).
There is a charge for some courses. Other courses may be available free to people who meet certain funding criteria.
We have opportunities for eligible dyslexic adults to get free training.
Look for the red markers
This course of five sessions of two hours a week is available in Nottingham or Mansfield
This course is free for people who:
Book now! Call 0115 924 6888 to reserve a place.
Programme Details
Free for adults living in Nottinghamshire or Nottingham City who know or believe that they are dyslexic
Who benefits from this course?
The course trainers are qualified experts in Dyslexia and Personal Development.
Anyone interested is asked attend a pre-course 'taster' session. Taster sessions allow you to decide whether the course will meet your needs. You must attend a taster course before you can join a Learning for Life and Work Course.
New courses are planned for Autumn 2008.
These courses are funded by the Learning and Skills Council.
Book now! Call 0115 924 6888 to reserve a place.
Programme Details
Touch Type Read and Spell (TTRS) is a multi-sensory computer aided learning programme for people with reading, spelling or writing difficulties. It is suitable for adults and for children aged from 7. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
You can start a course at any time, as courses run on a rolling program,
and everyone works at their own pace.
Classes take place weekly and last for one hour.
Class times are:
There may sometimes be a waiting list to join a class.
The fee for children is £12:50 per session, payable termly.
The fee for adults is £15:00 per session.
Call 0115 924 6888 for further details.
We are again running an intensive TTRS course during the school summer holidays.
This year, the course will run for one week, with students working
for two hours on each of five days. Each session consists of two one-hour classes separated by a half-hour break.
All students will be invited to attend a free trial session in advance of the course.
You must attend a trial session to be accepted on the course.
You may choose to attend either the morning sessions or the afternoon sessions.
To book, call 0115 924 6880.
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| N.D.A. Projects - Free Opportunities for Eligible Adults |
FREE Dyslexia Screening, Assessment and Tuition
for Eligible Adults
Do you think you might be dyslexic? (or perhaps you already know you are?)
Do you find reading and writing difficult?
Do you want to improve your basic reading and writing?
Do you want to know how computers and other ICT tools can help dyslexic people?
Do you live in the East Midlands?
If the answers are YES, one of our projects might help you.
We have various projects to help dyslexic adults to find out more about the way they learn
and to improve their skills.
Depending on where you live, you may be be eligible for free help from a project.
Each project offers a different selection of opportunities.
To find out more, look at the project details below or ring our helpline on 0115 924 6888.
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This project offers a package of dyslexia support to people living in Lincolnshire who believe they may be dyslexic.
Participants are initially offered a dyslexia screening test. Those who are found to be at risk of dyslexia are offered a personalised program of activities, including assessment and tuition suited to the needs of the individual.
This project is funded by HM Treasury Office and Lincolnshire County Council.
If you would like more information, call our Helpline on 0115 924 68 88.
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This project offers dyslexia support to people living in Nottinghamshire or the City of Nottingham.
A strictly limited number of dyslexia assessments and advice sessions are available.
The Learning for Life and Work courses listed above are also funded by this project.
This project is funded by the Learning and Skills Council.
If you would like more information, call our Helpline on 0115 924 68 88.
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We shall be offering literacy and numeracy tuition to people aged 19+ in employment who live in Nottinghamshire or Nottingham city and who do not have any qualifications at level 2 or above.
This is part of the Train to Gain scheme and is offered in partnership with employers.
Employers who want to know more call Dee caunt on 0115 924 6880
Employees call Helpline on 0115 924 6888
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If you are interested in any of our projects, please ring us for more details
on
0115 924 6888.
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| Calendar of N.D.A. Meetings |
Meetings or workshops may be intended for dyslexic adults and children,
for the parents of dyslexic children and for teachers and others who work with dyslexic
people.
Some meetings are suitable for only some of these people - see the 'audience' column.
For more information about any of our meetings, contact our helpline on 0115 924 6888.
There is often no charge for attending these events, but we ask for a donation to cover the cost of refreshments. If a charge is made, it is listed on the calendar.
| Group | When | Where | Subject | Audience |
| Lincoln Support Group 12 May 2008 |
Monday 12 May 7-9 pm |
LCDP The Old Vicarage Croft Street Lincoln LN2 5AX Click here for map. |
Confidence Splash It On All Over Facilitator: Tracey Smith |
Adults |
| TANDA 7 June 2008 |
Saturday 7 June 2008 9 am - 1 pm |
The Dyslexia Association, Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6LB |
Magical Spelling A 4 hour participative workshop presented by Cricket Kemp Use Magical Spelling to store and access the spelling of English words visually |
TANDA members £15 non-members £20 Ring 0115 924 6888 to book your place |
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Nottinghamshire Dyslexia Association
is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 3941946
and a registered charity no. 1082345.
Registered office - Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6LB