In this episode, we are joined by Gabi Preston Phypers, proud dyslexic, mother, wife, and owner of multiple businesses.   Gabi has been working in the world of start-ups since 2017, following 7 years’ experience in banking. In 2020, she joined the family business and has since been on a mission to make a difference by inspiring and educating people on how to be in the driving seat of their future.   She currently juggles various roles: at Oscar Harrington, her focus is on growing their...

In this episode, we are joined by Fauzia Jan, B.Ed., PG Dip (Additional Learning Needs), ATS, AMBDA, AFHEA, M.Ed.    With over 20 years of experience teaching in primary schools, Fauzia is a Reading Specialist and presently teaches as a Reading Recovery teacher in a primary school alongside lecturing at a local college in the Teacher Training Department. Throughout her career she has undertaken scholarly activity achieving AMBDA and ATS having recently completed a Master’s in Education,...

In this episode, we are joined by Gabi Preston Phypers, proud dyslexic, mother, wife, and owner of multiple businesses.   Gabi has been working in the world of start-ups since 2017, following 7 years’ experience in banking. In 2020, she joined the family business and has since been on a mission to make a difference by inspiring and educating people on how to be in the driving seat of their future.   She currently juggles various roles: at Oscar Harrington, her focus is on growing their...

In this episode, we are joined by Sakina Khan. Based in Canada, Sakina has over 15 years’ experience teaching and providing therapeutic tutoring to dyslexic students in Canada, Pakistan, and the USA.   She is the director and structured reading specialist at Reading Resolved, where she delivers structured, effective, and result-driven literacy tutoring that addresses all foundational elements critical for reading, writing and comprehension. She also works with individuals with other diverse...

In this episode, we are joined by Pete Jarrett, Managing Director of Tutorum Learning and Assessment and Chair of the BDA Dyscalculia Committee. Pete is dyslexic himself, and is passionate about helping people who find learning difficult to be supported by teachers and technology. Pete is a regular speaker at conferences and shows and is always entertaining and informative.   Connect with Pete online: Website: https://www.tutorum.co.uk/   This podcast is funded by EQUIP, the Education Skills...

In this episode, we are joined by Paloma Forde, founder of Screening4Dyslexia, to speak on the topic of ‘Dyslexia: the power of multi-sensory learning’.   Paloma is passionate about supporting and detecting early signs of dyslexia so early intervention can begin. She has over 20 years of Special Educational Needs experience with a range of roles including advisor, teacher, SENCO, Learning Support Co-ordinator, and teacher trainer. Paloma is the founder of Screening4Dyslexia, providing...

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...

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...

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...

In episode 3, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 9, we were joined again by our guest speaker Rachel Fahy a Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer (ASIST) and Yoga Alliance Professional to speak on the topic 'Dyslexia: Mental Health and Wellbeing during COVID 19'. Rachel is a Mental Health Advisor in Higher Education, a qualified yoga teacher and an adult with dyslexia. In her role as a Mental Health Advisor, she assesses University students support needs and recommends reasonable adjustments to help them manage the affect...

In episode 8, we were joined by our guest speaker Caroline Namugabi (founder of Think Tank 720 and managing director at Nicholas Stewart Project) to speak on the topic 'Dyslexia & BAME - Reaching your full potential 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 National Lottery Community Fund (Supporting B.A.M.E Communities). See...

In episode 7, we were joined by our guest speaker Jonathan Flint to speak on the topic 'Dyslexia: Coping with Stress during COVID 19'. Jonny is a PhD Student in Developmental Psychology at Cardiff University. He has written many coming out speeches: one for being gay, one for being dyslexic, one for being dyspraxic and one for anyone who didn’t bother to listen to the first three. The one factor that all of these have in common is an incredible sense of resilience, that is one of many...

In episode 6, we were joined by our guest speaker Dr Heather Brobbey, a psychologist and the founder of Free Your Mind Psychological Services Ltd (3YM) to speak on the topic 'Dyslexia: Mental Health & Wellbeing During COVID 19'. Dr Heather Brobbey is an author, an advocate, a speaker, an online TV presenter, multi award winner, mental health events organiser and a diaspora Commonwealth Community Leader. Heather is also globally experienced in the clinical and forensic field of mental...