Dyslexia Assessments – Summer Promo Launch

We’re excited to launch our special summer offer. If you’ve been considering arranging a dyslexia assessment, now is a great time to take the next step.

Between 19th June and 17th July, if you complete and submit a new booking enquiry form via our website that results in a full-price assessment taking place during the school summer holidays (22nd July – 1st September), you’ll receive:

✅ £35 off the listed price
✅ FREE access to 7 expert-led recorded sessions (worth £98) – packed with practical strategies to help parents and carers support their child’s learning

Next steps:

  1. Visit our Assessment page to complete and submit a new booking enquiry form. 
  2. In the section that says ‘enter the code in the promo box’, type the code SUMMER35.
  3. Ensure all required questionnaires (e.g. Visual/ Family/School/Adult) are completed so that we can book in your assessment.
  4. Enjoy the benefits of early booking – spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
  5. After your assessment report is completed, we’ll provide access to your free recorded sessions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get expert support and gain valuable insights and tools.

🕒 Don’t miss out – offer ends 17th July!

By |2026-06-19T14:59:34+01:00June 19th, 2026|Course news, Homepage featured, Latest news|Comments Off on Dyslexia Assessments – Summer Promo Launch

We’re Hiring!

Do you want to make a difference to a local charity?

We are recruiting for an Admin Assistant to work 3 hours a day 5 days a week. This role is face to face at our friendly office in Farnham.

We are looking for someone with good administrative and communication skills who has experience of working in an office.

The role is initially for six months but may be extended.

The salary is £24,000 per annum pro rata. Learn more about the role here.

To apply please send your CV and a brief supporting statement to julieb@helenarkell.org.uk

By |2026-06-18T13:53:58+01:00June 18th, 2026|Homepage featured, Latest news, SEN vacancies, Uncategorized|Comments Off on We’re Hiring!

Could 2026/2027 be your year for a career change?

Could 26/27 be the year you change careers by qualifying as a specialist dyslexia teacher?

Start your journey now.

Take your skills to the next level and make a difference to students with dyslexia by studying our Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLDs!

This course could start your new career!

✅ Hands-on, expert, face-to-face training

✅ No degree required

✅ Make a real difference in learners’ lives

A Helen Arkell Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/SpLDs can open up a range of specialist and rewarding career paths, especially in education and support roles.

If you’re passionate about supporting learners, this course is for you!

Teach. Inspire. Empower.

Train with us & change lives. Apply today!

By |2026-06-09T17:04:09+01:00June 9th, 2026|Course news, Homepage featured|Comments Off on Could 2026/2027 be your year for a career change?

Sign up to the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2027 and run for Dyslexia!

Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2027 for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
Explore iconic sights like Big Ben and St Paul’s on a unique closed-road route through central London and help us raise funds for people with dyslexia.
Whether you’re running for a personal challenge, to beat your personal best or supporting dyslexia, the London Landmarks Half Marathon promises an inspiring and memorable experience in one of the world’s greatest cities.
By |2026-06-01T16:46:23+01:00June 1st, 2026|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Team blog|Comments Off on Sign up to the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 2027 and run for Dyslexia!

Financial Support for Dyslexia Assessments in Wiltshire

We have a limited amount of bursary funding available for dyslexia assessments in the Wiltshire area.

This is available for those aged between 8 and 25 who live in Wiltshire.

If you need financial support for an assessment and live in the county this is time limited, so please apply for an assessment before 5th June.

Please find more information on our assessments page here.

Please note all applications for bursary support are now open until Friday 5th June 2026. 

By |2026-05-11T11:15:48+01:00May 11th, 2026|Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Financial Support for Dyslexia Assessments in Wiltshire

Tesco Stronger Starts

We’ve been successful in six more areas with Tesco Stronger Starts!
This scheme gives community projects grants of up to £1,500, and Tesco customers can now vote for Helen Arkell in the following areas:
Princes Risborough
Petersfield
Pulborough
Chichester
Eastleigh
Fareham
🗳 Voting runs from 28 April – 31 July
Every blue token for Helen Arkell in these Tesco stores is a vote to help decide how much funding we receive.
Through this project, we’ll provide specialist dyslexia training to teachers and teaching assistants in local schools across these areas.
This training supports not only current pupils, but many more children throughout each teacher’s career.
Pop a blue token in the box the next time you’re in store!
By |2026-04-21T15:42:16+01:00April 21st, 2026|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news|Comments Off on Tesco Stronger Starts

Trustee Wanted

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity is looking for a new trustee with fundraising or income generation experience to join our Board.
You’ll help guide our charity and manage and oversee our work. Most importantly, you will support our mission to remove barriers for people with dyslexia by providing expert, personal and life-changing support.
If you are passionate and enthusiastic about our charity, and want to put your fundraising expertise to good use, we want to hear from you!
This is a voluntary role requiring about 8-12 days a year.
Please send your application to julieb@helenarkell.org.uk, including your CV and a short statement outlining your interest.
By |2026-04-21T15:29:55+01:00April 21st, 2026|CEO blog, Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Team blog, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Trustee Wanted

We’re Recruiting!

Fundraising and Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and communications manager with a strong track record of income generation and communications expertise.

A collaborative approach and commitment to Helen Arkell’s values is essential. You will be confident using digital technologies to support your work and have the ability to lead and deliver a fundraising strategy. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable stewarding donors and making financial asks.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Find out more here.

By |2026-04-15T10:45:51+01:00April 15th, 2026|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Team blog|Comments Off on We’re Recruiting!
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