BDA Quality Mark Joanne Gregory Quality Mark Development Manager

BDA Quality Mark

Joanne Gregory Quality Mark Development Manager

The VETO Dyslexia ProjectTransfer of the BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark

Award to European partners– Italy–Romania–Bulgaria–Hungary

Objective: Successful achievement of the Quality Mark Award

within three VET organisations from each partner country

The VETO Dyslexia ProjectUK Activity:

Recruitment of the following three VET organisations within the UK:

• Cornwall College• Canterbury College• City of Coventry College

BDA Quality Mark

Changing policy to accommodate individuals with dyslexia will result in

good practice for everyone

Who is it Available to?BDA Quality Mark Initiative has developed sets of

standards bespoke to each of the following sectors:

• Individual Schools• Post 16 Educational and Training Providers• Further Education • Commercial Organisations• Children’s and Young Peoples Services• Universities and institutes of Higher Education• Internationally - VETO

What is the BDA Quality Mark?

Standards1. Effectiveness of management structure2. How is dyslexia / SpLD identified3. Effectiveness of resources4. Continuing Professional Development5. Partnership with learners, parents and

external agencies

What is the Process?

–Registration–Self evaluation audit–Action plan–Record of evidence–Verification visit–Successful Verification : achieved for 3

years.

What are the Benefits?

The BDA Quality Mark:• Provides a template of the good practice to

meet the requirements of government initiatives.

• Gives public recognition to the high standard of dyslexia friendly practices within the organisation.

• Affords a real opportunity to work with the BDA to dynamically change practice.

What are the Benefits?• Helps public service organisations to meet

legislative requirements of:– Disability Discrimination Act– Special Educational Needs and Disability Act– Special Educational Needs and Disability Order

• Helps to develop a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to achieve their full potential

Enquiries for Information?For further information and guidance:1. Contact Laura Merceron2. Email – qualitymark@bdadyslexia.org.uk3. Contact Joanne Gregory on 01656 724 585 or

email joanneg@bdadyslexia.org.uk4. A full set of standards are available for

download on our website www.bdadyslexia.org.uk