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Congratulations Caroline!

Congratulations to our amazing supporter Caroline who successfully completed the New York Marathon earlier this month, raising funds for dyslexia awareness.

This is the second time Caroline has run the marathon, both for ourselves and The Children’s Dyslexia Center of New Jersey.

Caroline completed the course in 4 hours and 47 minutes, inspired by her son George, who is thriving thanks to the support of specialist charities.

And as if one marathon wasn’t enough, Caroline is doing it all again (this side of the pond!) running the London Marathon in April 2026, for Helen Arkell.

She’s truly inspiring!

Read her full story and support her fundraising here

https://www.gofundme.com/…/running-the-london-nyc…

Inspired by Caroline’s story? Take on a challenge for dyslexia!

Visit our events page to find a challenge!

By Vicky Brighton|2025-11-14T15:07:36+00:00November 14th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news, Uncategorized|Comments Off

Three CPD Courses for specialist assessors

Three fantastic courses for assessors are now available to book.

We have been developing our range of CPD training for specialist assessors. All courses are now available to book here: Courses for assessors | Helen Arkell

Introduction to the Intelligence and Development Scales 2^nd Edition (IDS-2)

This presentation includes an overview of how the test battery is constructed, its strengths for assessing the areas of cognition and attainment that are most relevant for dyslexia, and scoring. Sarah Sainty, the course presenter, is an Assessment Consultant for Hogrefe and a highly experienced assessor. She enjoys using the IDS-2 and will explain the wealth of information it yields. We give thanks to Hogrefe for this presentation. For more details and to book: Introduction to the Intelligence and Development Scales (IDS-2) | Helen Arkell

WIAT-III UK: A comparison with the WIAT-III UK-T

This course is for specialist assessors who are familiar with administering the WIAT-III UK-T and would like to understand the additional areas of testing offered by the WIAT-III UK. The course includes an overview of the WIAT-III UK, a comparison of the test materials in both versions, a comparison of the subtests offered in both versions, a recap of the administration of existing key subtests, and guidance on administration of the new subtests in the WIAT-III UK in areas of language, reading, spelling, writing and maths. Helen Barrett, an experienced assessor, presents this course. For more details and to book: WIAT-III UK: A Comparison with the WIAT-III UK-T | Helen Arkell

Alternative Tests of Underlying Ability

This course is for specialist assessors who are considering alternatives to the Wide Range Intelligence Test (WRIT) which will be withdrawn from the SASC list of approved tests at the start of January 2026. The course includes an overview of conceptualisations of intelligence, the structure and conceptualisation of intelligence of 5 test batteries: RIAS-2, IDS-2, WCJIV-Cog, TOD and CAS-2, the subtests in each battery that aim to measure intelligence and/or the ability to find ways to tackle learning tasks, and how these relate to the requirements of the current SASC report format, examples of the kinds of tasks an examinee would be asked to complete in these subtests, and basic test information including age range, approximate costs, administration time, standardisation, validity and reliability. Anita Haigh, an experienced assessor, presents this course. For more details and to book: Alternative Tests of Underlying Ability | Helen Arkell

By Vicky Brighton|2025-11-13T10:01:37+00:00November 13th, 2025|Course news, Latest news|Comments Off

Haslemere Charities Fair

Helen Arkell will be attending the much-loved Haslemere Charities Fair on Sunday 23rd November.

The event will run from 10am to 2pm at the Haslemere Hall.

This fun Christmas event is FREE to enter for the public, making it more accessible than ever.

Expect a festive atmosphere filled with handcrafted gifts, homemade cakes, and plenty of opportunities to support local charities, including ourselves. There will be the newly refurbished lounge annexe and café for visitors to enjoy a warm drink and light snacks while browsing.

We’re proud to be part of this community event and look forward to seeing you there!

Pop along and say hi!

By Vicky Brighton|2025-11-10T12:49:32+00:00November 10th, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news, Shop news, Team blog|Comments Off

Introducing Claire Harvey’s, ‘A Little Guide for Teachers: Supporting Dyslexic Learners in the Classroom’

We are thrilled to share the news that Head of Education, Claire Harvey’s ‘Supporting Dyslexic Learners in the Classroom’, will be published on Saturday 25th October 2025.

This a practical guide with advice for how learners with dyslexia can thrive in the classroom.

Every teacher is a teacher of neurodivergent learners — including those with dyslexia. With the right adjustments and accommodations, children with dyslexia can thrive in the classroom. This practical Little Guide, empowers teachers with proven strategies, tools and insights to help dyslexic learners succeed.

This book is now available for purchase from our shop here. 📚

By Vicky Brighton|2025-10-23T17:02:40+01:00October 23rd, 2025|Latest news, Shop news, Team blog|Comments Off

Support from Spinach!

We’re incredibly proud to be supported by Spinach! 💚

We are pleased to announce that Spinach, an independent family run small chain of restaurants and shops in East Dulwich and Crystal Palace, is now supporting Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.

Spinach, whose founder Mel and several team members have dyslexia, have decided to help us following an assessment that one of their team had from Helen Arkell.

As they were only diagnosed as adults, they feel that they spent meant years of feeling “not good enough”… when all they needed was the right support.

Spinach are kindly supporting Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity via donations in their restaurant, helping children get the support they need early on.

If you are in the area, pop in, grab something delicious, and donate if you can. They also have a Just Giving page: Spinach London is fundraising for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

Thank you!

By Vicky Brighton|2025-10-21T16:56:39+01:00October 21st, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news|Comments Off

Research Survey – Using A.I to support your learning as a dyslexic student

Are you a dyslexic student or graduate in the UK? Share your experiences with memory and learning tools in higher education to help shape future support—take part in this important PhD survey by Ayo Bamgbose from the University of Greenwich.

This survey is part of a PhD study by Ayo Bamgbose, a dyslexic adult learner and researcher at the University of Greenwich. The research explores how dyslexic students experience higher education, especially in relation to memory challenges and the use of assistive or AI-based learning tools.

It was important for Ayo to carry out this research, as one of her biggest challenges throughout her studies has been memory retention and recall. Through using AI tools, she has experienced many positives, along with a few challenges. This study aims to learn how others perceive these tools, what’s working well, and how they can be improved to better meet the needs of dyslexic learners.

The survey is open to anyone in the UK who identifies as dyslexic and is currently studying, or has previously studied, at college or university level.

You can access and take part in the survey here.

The survey is open and will remain available until 30 November 2025.

By Vicky Brighton|2025-09-08T13:00:20+01:00September 8th, 2025|Latest news, Research news|Comments Off

Rooted in Community: Squire’s Garden Centre Supports Helen Arkell

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity Named Charity of the Year by Squire’s Garden Centre, Badshot Lea

We are delighted to share that we have been selected as the Charity of the Year by Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea, near Farnham.

This exciting partnership was chosen by Squire’s staff, who are passionate about supporting the local community. We are incredibly grateful for their enthusiasm and commitment to our cause.

With the support of Squire’s customers and team, we look forward to raising vital funds to help us continue providing specialist support, advice, and information to people with dyslexia, as well as to parents, teachers, and employers.

In addition to fundraising, we hope to be able to collaborate on specific projects, benefiting from the time, skills, and expertise that Squire’s staff may offer. As part of our collaboration, we’re exploring ways we can offer the Squire’s team our workplace sessions, providing valuable insights into dyslexia and how to support those affected.

We’re excited to see this opportunity take root and flourish — helping us reach more people with dyslexia and make a lasting difference in their lives.

By Vicky Brighton|2025-08-20T16:45:34+01:00August 20th, 2025|Fundraising news, Latest news|Comments Off

Fancy taking on one of the top marathons in 2026?

We are excited to invite you to take part in three fantastic events, helping to raise funds for Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity while enjoying the spectacular views these cities have to offer. Whether you want to take on the UK’s second largest marathon or explore a scenic city route abroad , the choice is yours!

Manchester Marathon

The adidas Manchester Marathon, is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester

When: 19th April 2026

Paris Marathon

Now one of the biggest marathons in the world, The Schnieder Electric Paris Marathon showcases some of the most beautiful landmarks of the city, passing Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe.

When: 12th April 2026

Brighton Marathon

One of the UK’s favourite marathons through the vibrant streets of Brighton, finishing on the seafront. Brighton marathon weekend has a great atmosphere and includes an exhibition as well as other race distances over the weekend.

When: 12th April

Help make a difference to the lives of people with dyslexia and sign up today!

By Nina Soane|2025-07-10T16:25:44+01:00June 26th, 2025|Fundraising news, Homepage featured, Latest news|Comments Off

Paris Marathon

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