dyslexiawise.co.uk

DABBGL points parents to the Department of Education's published list of online educational resources for home learning. According to the association's website, these sites were identified by leading educational experts and cover pupils of all ages, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They were being offered free at the time DABBGL described them, and DABBGL notes they are meant to support a child's education rather than replace the school's curriculum.

What the resource list is

The list is a Department of Education publication, not a DABBGL-produced resource. DABBGL's role is to signpost it on its site under "Support for home learners," describing it as a way to help children learn at home.

Key features as described by DABBGL:

• Curated by experts – the websites were identified by "some of the country's leading educational experts."
• Broad age range – resources are offered for pupils of all ages.
• Includes SEND – the list explicitly covers pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Free at the time – DABBGL states the resources "are currently being offered for free."
• Supplementary, not a replacement – DABBGL is clear that the resources are "not intended to replace a school's curriculum," but parents "may find them useful to support their children's education."

How to access it

1. Go to the DABBGL website at dyslexiawise.co.uk.
2. Find the "Support for home learners" section, which appears in the site's main navigation.
3. Follow the "Click Here to access the resource links" link in that section, which takes you to the Department of Education's list.

DABBGL does not host the resources itself, so the actual content and any future changes to availability sit with the Department of Education and the individual websites.

What to keep in mind before relying on it

• Check current availability. DABBGL's description of the resources as free reflects the position when the page was written. Confirm on each site whether access is still free before building it into a routine.
• Treat it as a supplement. Because the list is not a curriculum, it works best alongside what the school provides, not as a substitute — particularly for children with SEND who may have specific provision set out in their support arrangements.
• Match resources to your child. The list spans all ages and needs, so you will still need to pick sites suited to your child's age and difficulties rather than working through the list as a whole.

Where DABBGL fits in

Beyond signposting this list, DABBGL describes itself as helping dyslexic people of all ages through information and support. Its site also includes events, adult screening information, a training page, volunteering opportunities (including helpline roles), and "My Dyslexia Journey" interviews with people who have navigated education and succeeded with dyslexia. For questions about support, the association lists [email protected] as its email contact.

DABBGL is a local dyslexia association serving four London boroughs — Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham. Its stated purpose is to help dyslexic people of all ages by providing information and support. The site at dyslexiawise.co.uk is the association's public front door: it explains what dyslexia is, lists events, points to screening and adult services, recruits volunteers and helpline staff, and collects donations. It is a small charity site rather than a commercial service, so it is most useful if you live in or near those boroughs and want local information, signposting or a human contact.

Who the site is for

The association describes its audience as "dyslexic people of all ages," and the material on the site reflects that breadth:

• Parents and families — the site carries testimonials from a mother of a nine-year-old and from a young man in his early twenties describing help with school, college and direction.
• Adults — there is a dedicated "Adults" section in the main navigation.
• Home learners — a page points to the Department for Education's list of online educational resources for learning at home, including resources for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The site notes these are currently offered free and are not intended to replace a school's curriculum.
• People considering volunteering — including helpline roles.

What you can actually do on the site

The navigation and page content point to these areas:

The "My Dyslexia Journey" interviews are probably the most distinctive content for a first-time visitor: first-person accounts of school and career paths, useful if you want to see how other people have handled similar situations rather than read a definition.

Contact and helpline

The published contact route is email at [email protected]; a telephone number is also listed on the site. The association says it needs helpliners and that excellent training and mentoring will be given, though knowledge of dyslexia and the education system would be an advantage — so the helpline is a real, staffed-by-volunteers channel rather than an automated service.

If your question is about a specific school, screening or college placement, email is the safer first step: it lets you describe the situation and the association can point you to the right page or person.

Local context worth knowing

For 2026 to 2027, the Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Christine Harris, has selected DABBGL as one of two charities to support, alongside Madlani Cancer Support. That means fundraising and promotion at events through the year, including the 16 September Open Meeting, with donations routed through the Mayor's Just Giving page. If you want to support the association or meet people involved, the events page is the place to check dates.

When this site is the right starting point — and when it isn't

Use dyslexiawise.co.uk if you are in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich or Lewisham and want local information, a contact email, event dates, or accounts from other dyslexic people. It is also a reasonable first stop if you are unsure what dyslexia screening involves and want to see what a local association offers before approaching a school or an assessor.

It is less suited to you if you need a national diagnostic service, private assessment pricing, or detailed legal advice on special educational needs — the site does not present itself as any of those. The site also does not publish pricing for its services in the material available, so treat cost questions as something to raise directly by email rather than assume.

You can support the Dyslexia Association of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich & Lewisham (DABBGL) in three main ways: volunteering (including on its helpline), donating (including through the Mayor of Bromley's Just Giving page), and attending events such as its Open Meeting on 16 September. The right route depends on whether you want to give time, money, or simply turn up and learn more — each is described below with the next step to take.

Donating to DABBGL

DABBGL is a charity, and its site lists several ways to give:

• Mayor of Bromley's Just Giving page. For 2026 to 2027, the Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Christine Harris, has chosen Madlani Cancer Support and DABBGL as her supported charities. Donations to DABBGL can be made via the Mayor's Just Giving page at https://www.justgiving.com/page/mayor-of-bromley-cllr-christine-harris-dabbgl.
• The site's own Donate page. The homepage links to a "ways to donate to the DABBGL" page, which sets out the charity's other donation options.
• Events. The Mayor's support means there will be opportunities to donate at events throughout the year, including the Open Meeting on 16 September.

If you want to give money, the Just Giving page is the most direct route; check the Donate page if you prefer another method.

Volunteering, Including the Helpline

DABBGL is recruiting helpline volunteers. The site states that excellent training and mentoring will be given, but that knowledge of dyslexia and the education system would be an advantage. This suits people who want a structured, people-facing role and can commit to training.

To take the next step, see the Volunteering page for more details, or email [email protected]. The site also lists a telephone contact alongside the email address.

Attending Events

DABBGL runs events through the year, and the Open Meeting on 16 September is highlighted as one of the opportunities to donate and support the charity. The Events page has further details, including how to attend. Attending is the lowest-commitment way to get involved and to hear about other opportunities.

Choosing Your Route

A Note on the Organisation

DABBGL describes its purpose as helping dyslexic people of all ages by providing information and support. Its site also points to a Department for Education list of online educational resources for home learning — identified by educational experts and offered free at the time of publication — which parents may find useful alongside school work. That resource list is separate from DABBGL's own services, so use it as a supplementary tool rather than a replacement for school provision.

For anything not covered here — including current contact details and event specifics — the site's Events, Volunteering and Donate pages are the authoritative next stops.

"My Dyslexia Journey" is a series of interviews on the DABBGL website that follows individuals with dyslexia through their education and into successful adult lives. It is aimed at dyslexic people and their families who want real-life examples of how others have navigated school, college and work. You can reach it from the main navigation on dyslexiawise.co.uk, where a short introduction links through to the full series.

What the series covers

The site describes the series as "a series of interviews describing the journey of individuals, who have navigated their way through education and have gone on to succeed with dyslexia." That framing tells you what to expect:

• First-person accounts rather than clinical descriptions of dyslexia.
• An education-through-to-adulthood arc, from school years to further study and work.
• Success stories intended to show what is possible, not to promise a particular outcome for every reader.

The emphasis on lived experience fits the wider tone of the site, which also carries short quotes from people the association has helped — for example, a mother of a nine-year-old and a man in his early twenties describing support with school and college.

Who it is for

The series is most useful if you are:

• A parent whose child has just been identified as dyslexic and who wants to see how other people's paths unfolded.
• A young person with dyslexia looking for examples of adults who struggled in school and still got where they wanted to go.
• A teacher or supporter looking for accessible, personal material to share.

It is not a screening tool, an assessment service or a source of legal or educational entitlements. For those, the site points to separate pages on screening and adult support.

How to find it

1. Go to dyslexiawise.co.uk.
2. Look for the "My Dyslexia Journey" link on the site — the homepage introduces the series and directs visitors to it.
3. Read the interviews in sequence or pick the ones closest to your own situation.

If you cannot find the link, the association's contact address is [email protected]; the site also lists a telephone number and a volunteering page for its helpline.

What else sits alongside it

"My Dyslexia Journey" is one part of a broader set of resources on the site:

A realistic note

The interviews are personal stories, so treat them as encouragement and practical insight rather than a template. Every dyslexic person's route through education differs, and the support available varies by school, local authority and age. Use the series to start conversations — with your child, your school or the association itself — rather than as a substitute for individual advice.

DABBGL (the Dyslexia Association of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich & Lewisham) is a local voluntary association that supports dyslexic people of all ages and their families, mainly through information, a helpline, events, and help with education settings. Its site describes help with school and college situations, signposting to home-learning resources, and sections on screening and adults, so it is a good first contact if you live in or near those four London boroughs and need guidance rather than a formal diagnostic assessment. The site does not state fees or membership costs, so confirm any charges when you get in touch.

What DABBGL says it does

The association's stated aim is "helping dyslexic people of all ages by providing information and support." Its navigation and homepage point to these areas:

• Information — a "What is dyslexia?" section and general information for families.
• Screening — a screening section in the site navigation (the site does not describe the format or cost on the page).
• Adults — a dedicated section for adult-related matters.
• Events — including open meetings, such as the one listed for 16 September.
• Volunteering and donating — the association is a charity and recruits helpline volunteers.
• Training — details are directed to a separate Training page.
• "My Dyslexia Journey" — a series of interviews with people who navigated education and went on to succeed with dyslexia.

Help with school and college

The clearest evidence of practical support comes from testimonials on the homepage:

• A parent of a nine-year-old said: "Thank you for listening to me and not treating me like a crazy woman."
• A man in his early twenties said the association helped "sort out the school, and getting me into college and setting me in the right direction," adding that he doubted he would be in the same situation without the support given to him and his parents.

This suggests the association acts as a guide and advocate when families are dealing with schools and further education. The site does not spell out a formal advocacy service, so describe your situation when you contact them and ask what they can do.

Information and home-learning resources

The homepage highlights a Department for Education list of online educational resources for learning at home. The site notes these were identified by leading educational experts, cover pupils of all ages including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and were being offered free at the time of writing. It also cautions that they are not intended to replace a school's curriculum but can help parents support their children's education. A "Click Here" link leads to the resource list.

Events and open meetings

Events are listed as a way to access help and meet the association. The homepage mentions an Open Meeting on 16 September and directs readers to the Events page for details. These meetings are also tied to the Mayor of Bromley's charity support: for 2026 to 2027, the Mayor, Councillor Christine Harris, selected Madlani Cancer Support and DABBGL, with donation opportunities at events through the year.

Contacting DABBGL

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: the number is listed on the site's contact area
• Donations: via the Mayor's Just Giving page linked from the homepage

If you are unsure whether DABBGL is the right service, start with an email describing your situation (for example, "my child's school is not recognising their difficulties" or "I am an adult wondering about screening") and ask which of their services applies.