Insights from our launch
On April 30th in The National Gallery's Ochre, we proudly introduced our nonprofit to support dyslexic children in the UK.
It was an evening of enlightenment and advocacy as we welcomed speakers Dr Catherine Antelek, Sarah Templeton, and Maria Gentles OBE and launched our petition for a specialist teacher in every state primary school.
Catherine, a lecturer at UCL, delved into dyslexia, unraveling its complexities and emphasizing the importance of understanding.
Sarah, a tireless advocate for ADHD awareness, passionately shared insights on the urgent need for early screening and support.
Maria, with her distinguished background in education and child psychology, ignited a fervent dialogue on children's mental health.
Thank you to all who joined us. Together, let's continue championing this cause and creating a more inclusive future.
Charlotte Noble (Chair and Founder)
Our Speakers
Maria Gentles OBE
Marie is one of the UK's leading child behavioural experts. A former head teacher at a pupil referral unit she is a behaviour adviser to the Department for Education, an educational consultant, and parent. Founder of Magic Behaviour Management, she trains schools and family services in her bespoke method to set up positive foundations and practical ways to support children through disruptive times. Marie is the behavioural expert on BBC's Don't Exclude Me series.
Dr Catherine Antalek
Catherine is a Lecturer in Psychology at the Department of Psychology and Human Development at UCL’s Institute of Education where she leads modules on the MA in Specific Learning Difficulties Dyslexia and MA Special and Inclusive Education Specific Learning Difficulties route programmes. Catherine was awarded a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research interests include the cognitive processes of reading and writing development for typically developing, dyslexic, and bilingual readers. Most recently, Catherine has been working as a Research Fellow, exploring current provision around exam accommodations for students with a Specific Learning Difficulty, and the efficacy of such accommodation.
Sarah Templeton
Sarah is an Author, Psychotherapist, Coach and an ADHD Screening in schools and prisons campaigner.
Sarah is on the APPG for ADHD at the Houses of Parliament and has vowed to be the voice for the tens of thousands of young offenders and adult offenders with undiagnosed ADHD – who cannot get their voice heard within the prison system. Yet without the correct ADHD diagnosis and medication their life is destined to be one spent persistently in and out of prison.
Sarah campaigns the government to change this situation by assessing all offenders for ADHD. Especially young offenders.
