Ellen Broomé
@ellenbroome.bsky.social
Swedish feminist in London. Eternal optimist. CEO of The British Dyslexia Association, and proud trustee of Leukaemia UK and BookTrust.
The British Dyslexia Association is proud to be part of #FightForOrdinary campaign w Disabled Children's
Partnership.
It’s time to fix the broken #SEND system because there’s nothing ‘special’ about the right to learn, take part, and feel included.
Join us and make it happen! shorturl.at/zH7dW
Partnership.
It’s time to fix the broken #SEND system because there’s nothing ‘special’ about the right to learn, take part, and feel included.
Join us and make it happen! shorturl.at/zH7dW
July 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The British Dyslexia Association is proud to be part of #FightForOrdinary campaign w Disabled Children's
Partnership.
It’s time to fix the broken #SEND system because there’s nothing ‘special’ about the right to learn, take part, and feel included.
Join us and make it happen! shorturl.at/zH7dW
Partnership.
It’s time to fix the broken #SEND system because there’s nothing ‘special’ about the right to learn, take part, and feel included.
Join us and make it happen! shorturl.at/zH7dW
Honoured to celebrate 23 Wiltshire schools receiving the British Dyslexia Association's Quality Mark – supporting 10,000+ pupils.
Inspiring words from Cllr Jon Hubbard, insight from Professor Joel Talcott & a message from Jamie Oliver.
Huge thanks to the amazing educators & SSENS team! #dyslexia
Inspiring words from Cllr Jon Hubbard, insight from Professor Joel Talcott & a message from Jamie Oliver.
Huge thanks to the amazing educators & SSENS team! #dyslexia
July 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Honoured to celebrate 23 Wiltshire schools receiving the British Dyslexia Association's Quality Mark – supporting 10,000+ pupils.
Inspiring words from Cllr Jon Hubbard, insight from Professor Joel Talcott & a message from Jamie Oliver.
Huge thanks to the amazing educators & SSENS team! #dyslexia
Inspiring words from Cllr Jon Hubbard, insight from Professor Joel Talcott & a message from Jamie Oliver.
Huge thanks to the amazing educators & SSENS team! #dyslexia
🚨 Come work with us @BDAdyslexia! We're looking for energetic, ambitious people passionate about building a #DyslexiaInclusive society. One role supports me – high-level, fast-paced, senior stakeholders, trustees & public affairs await! tinyurl.com/55ehpttc%F0%...
https://tinyurl.com/55ehpttc🙌
June 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🚨 Come work with us @BDAdyslexia! We're looking for energetic, ambitious people passionate about building a #DyslexiaInclusive society. One role supports me – high-level, fast-paced, senior stakeholders, trustees & public affairs await! tinyurl.com/55ehpttc%F0%...
Great discussion at this week’s APPG on #dyslexia, focused on teacher training. Contributions from Kingston university, 1in10, the NEU & @BDAdyslexia and expertly chaired by @julietcampbellmp.bsky.social. Brilliant to see so many MPs & peers – real appetite for change! Let’s keep pushing.
June 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Great discussion at this week’s APPG on #dyslexia, focused on teacher training. Contributions from Kingston university, 1in10, the NEU & @BDAdyslexia and expertly chaired by @julietcampbellmp.bsky.social. Brilliant to see so many MPs & peers – real appetite for change! Let’s keep pushing.
Proud trustee today - what an event and celebration of Leukaemia Uk at the National portrait gallery tonight! We need more research into better and kinder treatment of #leukaemia
June 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Proud trustee today - what an event and celebration of Leukaemia Uk at the National portrait gallery tonight! We need more research into better and kinder treatment of #leukaemia
Last night I was privileged to attend preview of #JamieOliver
brilliant new doc calling for a revolution in how we support #dyslexic children in schools. Too many go undiagnosed and unsupported.
It’s time for change!📺9pm, Mon 9 June, Channel 4.
#DyslexiaRevolution #SEND
brilliant new doc calling for a revolution in how we support #dyslexic children in schools. Too many go undiagnosed and unsupported.
It’s time for change!📺9pm, Mon 9 June, Channel 4.
#DyslexiaRevolution #SEND
June 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Last night I was privileged to attend preview of #JamieOliver
brilliant new doc calling for a revolution in how we support #dyslexic children in schools. Too many go undiagnosed and unsupported.
It’s time for change!📺9pm, Mon 9 June, Channel 4.
#DyslexiaRevolution #SEND
brilliant new doc calling for a revolution in how we support #dyslexic children in schools. Too many go undiagnosed and unsupported.
It’s time for change!📺9pm, Mon 9 June, Channel 4.
#DyslexiaRevolution #SEND
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We're now just under a week away from the Spending Review, the first multi-year spending review since 2021.
Sign up for our post-Review analysis the morning after at 10:30am: ifs.org.uk/events/spend...
Sign up for our post-Review analysis the morning after at 10:30am: ifs.org.uk/events/spend...
ifs.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We're now just under a week away from the Spending Review, the first multi-year spending review since 2021.
Sign up for our post-Review analysis the morning after at 10:30am: ifs.org.uk/events/spend...
Sign up for our post-Review analysis the morning after at 10:30am: ifs.org.uk/events/spend...
📣 NEW REPORT📣
Only 2 in 10 students w #dyslexia got a grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs, vs over 5 in 10 without SEN. That’s a 30+ point attainment gap.
This is a systemic failure and a huge waste of children's potential. Have a read and help us change this by sharing! shorturl.at/DfwXw
Only 2 in 10 students w #dyslexia got a grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs, vs over 5 in 10 without SEN. That’s a 30+ point attainment gap.
This is a systemic failure and a huge waste of children's potential. Have a read and help us change this by sharing! shorturl.at/DfwXw
June 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
📣 NEW REPORT📣
Only 2 in 10 students w #dyslexia got a grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs, vs over 5 in 10 without SEN. That’s a 30+ point attainment gap.
This is a systemic failure and a huge waste of children's potential. Have a read and help us change this by sharing! shorturl.at/DfwXw
Only 2 in 10 students w #dyslexia got a grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs, vs over 5 in 10 without SEN. That’s a 30+ point attainment gap.
This is a systemic failure and a huge waste of children's potential. Have a read and help us change this by sharing! shorturl.at/DfwXw
🎙️Talking Dyslexia is now live!
The British Dyslexia Association team and I have teamed up with Jamie from @TalamoUK to bring real stories & expert insights on what #dyslexia means at school, work & beyond. Amazing guests and great conversations!
Listen now to our podcast👉 bit.ly/4kokrna
The British Dyslexia Association team and I have teamed up with Jamie from @TalamoUK to bring real stories & expert insights on what #dyslexia means at school, work & beyond. Amazing guests and great conversations!
Listen now to our podcast👉 bit.ly/4kokrna
Introduction
Talking Dyslexia · Episode
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June 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🎙️Talking Dyslexia is now live!
The British Dyslexia Association team and I have teamed up with Jamie from @TalamoUK to bring real stories & expert insights on what #dyslexia means at school, work & beyond. Amazing guests and great conversations!
Listen now to our podcast👉 bit.ly/4kokrna
The British Dyslexia Association team and I have teamed up with Jamie from @TalamoUK to bring real stories & expert insights on what #dyslexia means at school, work & beyond. Amazing guests and great conversations!
Listen now to our podcast👉 bit.ly/4kokrna
COYS!!!🥳
May 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
COYS!!!🥳
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If you are interested in public policy do look at the new @theifs.bsky.social report on the impact of Sure Start - a powerful piece of work. Here are the estimated benefits and costs.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this programme of work.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this programme of work.
May 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
If you are interested in public policy do look at the new @theifs.bsky.social report on the impact of Sure Start - a powerful piece of work. Here are the estimated benefits and costs.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this programme of work.
Really pleased @nuffieldfoundation.org supported this programme of work.
Reposted by Ellen Broomé
For every four children who develop a long-term health condition, one mother leaves the workforce. We can’t afford to ignore this. Read our new report on why child health = national prosperity
www.ippr.org/articles/fix...
www.ippr.org/articles/fix...
May 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
For every four children who develop a long-term health condition, one mother leaves the workforce. We can’t afford to ignore this. Read our new report on why child health = national prosperity
www.ippr.org/articles/fix...
www.ippr.org/articles/fix...
Just recorded new Talking Dyslexia episodes with my co-host Jamie from @TalamoHQ - w great guests Louise Selby
& Penny Lancaster. We talked about living with #dyslexia, supporting children, early intervention, inclusion – even being a special constable. Episodes coming soon!
& Penny Lancaster. We talked about living with #dyslexia, supporting children, early intervention, inclusion – even being a special constable. Episodes coming soon!
May 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Just recorded new Talking Dyslexia episodes with my co-host Jamie from @TalamoHQ - w great guests Louise Selby
& Penny Lancaster. We talked about living with #dyslexia, supporting children, early intervention, inclusion – even being a special constable. Episodes coming soon!
& Penny Lancaster. We talked about living with #dyslexia, supporting children, early intervention, inclusion – even being a special constable. Episodes coming soon!
Interesting article sharing the direction of travel for #SEND #ECHPs and #dyslexia in advance of the Govt's white paper later this year.
What do you think?
schoolsweek.co.uk/ehcp-shake-u...
What do you think?
schoolsweek.co.uk/ehcp-shake-u...
EHCP shake-up considered as part of SEND reforms - adviser
The plans - or a new alternative - could be 'narrowed' to special schools only, adviser suggests
schoolsweek.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Interesting article sharing the direction of travel for #SEND #ECHPs and #dyslexia in advance of the Govt's white paper later this year.
What do you think?
schoolsweek.co.uk/ehcp-shake-u...
What do you think?
schoolsweek.co.uk/ehcp-shake-u...
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💬"The research shows the dramatic differences in children’s prospects, depending on where in England they happen to be born."
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places
Sutton Trust’s ‘opportunity index’ measured six factors including children on free school meals passing GCSEs in maths and English
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
💬"The research shows the dramatic differences in children’s prospects, depending on where in England they happen to be born."
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Our new research finds stark inequalities in access to opportunity in different areas of the country.
Our data in @theguardian.com ⤵️
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Great to meet Julie Bentley, the new interim CEO of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, last week. A warm welcome to the dyslexia sector – looking forward to working together to make a real difference! #dyslexia
May 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Great to meet Julie Bentley, the new interim CEO of Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity, last week. A warm welcome to the dyslexia sector – looking forward to working together to make a real difference! #dyslexia
Interesting article re the Govt's timescales for #SEND reform - have a read: www.tes.com/magazine/new...
DfE to set out costed SEND plan ‘within a year’
Government accepts recommendations for action on SEND from public spending watchdog but says it cannot commit to meeting deadlines
www.tes.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Interesting article re the Govt's timescales for #SEND reform - have a read: www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Reposted by Ellen Broomé
Fantastic piece about the enormous rise in speech and language challenges and what to do about it. More solutions at: speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-an...
May 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Fantastic piece about the enormous rise in speech and language challenges and what to do about it. More solutions at: speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-an...
Such a privilege to be at the London Marathon on Sunday w the British Dyslexia Association — what a celebration! Congrats to every runner; such an achievement! 👏
A huge thank you to everyone who supported or donated. Your generosity powers our work supporting people with #dyslexia across the UK. 🙏
A huge thank you to everyone who supported or donated. Your generosity powers our work supporting people with #dyslexia across the UK. 🙏
April 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Such a privilege to be at the London Marathon on Sunday w the British Dyslexia Association — what a celebration! Congrats to every runner; such an achievement! 👏
A huge thank you to everyone who supported or donated. Your generosity powers our work supporting people with #dyslexia across the UK. 🙏
A huge thank you to everyone who supported or donated. Your generosity powers our work supporting people with #dyslexia across the UK. 🙏
Great news these terrible powers will be scrapped - unaccompanied children and young people should not be put in detention! Well done to all who campaigned for this repeal!
CYP Now - Powers scrapped to lock up unaccompanied children www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
CYP Now - Powers scrapped to lock up unaccompanied children www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
Powers scrapped to lock up unaccompanied children - CYP Now
Children’s rights campaigners have welcomed the government’s scrapping of child detention powers in the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
www.cypnow.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Great news these terrible powers will be scrapped - unaccompanied children and young people should not be put in detention! Well done to all who campaigned for this repeal!
CYP Now - Powers scrapped to lock up unaccompanied children www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
CYP Now - Powers scrapped to lock up unaccompanied children www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
1.7 million children have SEND in England, including many with #dyslexia.
The Public Accounts Committee in its latest report that the SEND system is "in disarray", "mired in red tape, lacking funding, and failing to produce value for money". tinyurl.com/3rkj6uh2
We need change urgently.
The Public Accounts Committee in its latest report that the SEND system is "in disarray", "mired in red tape, lacking funding, and failing to produce value for money". tinyurl.com/3rkj6uh2
We need change urgently.
SEND emergency: Unviable system will end in lost generation of children without reform - Committees - UK Parliament
With outcomes for children stalled, families’ confidence undermined and two-fifths of local authorities staring down bankruptcy, PAC report issues urgent warning. Evidence of postcode lottery fo...
committees.parliament.uk
January 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
1.7 million children have SEND in England, including many with #dyslexia.
The Public Accounts Committee in its latest report that the SEND system is "in disarray", "mired in red tape, lacking funding, and failing to produce value for money". tinyurl.com/3rkj6uh2
We need change urgently.
The Public Accounts Committee in its latest report that the SEND system is "in disarray", "mired in red tape, lacking funding, and failing to produce value for money". tinyurl.com/3rkj6uh2
We need change urgently.
On behalf of everyone at the British Dyslexia Association, a BIG thank you to all those who supported us in 2024 - and wishing you all a restful break and happy new year!
December 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
On behalf of everyone at the British Dyslexia Association, a BIG thank you to all those who supported us in 2024 - and wishing you all a restful break and happy new year!
Really interesting to see research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) on the use of #AI (ChatGPT) and impact on teaching - a live issue where it feels we don't have much evidence. Have a read!
tinyurl.com/25m6b4kf
tinyurl.com/25m6b4kf
December 13, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Really interesting to see research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) on the use of #AI (ChatGPT) and impact on teaching - a live issue where it feels we don't have much evidence. Have a read!
tinyurl.com/25m6b4kf
tinyurl.com/25m6b4kf
Interesting analysis on the impact on rising #SEND costs on local authorities unless funding& system is reformed - it looks bleak!
CYP Now - Reform SEND support or risk ‘widespread local authority bankruptcies’, warns think-tank www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
CYP Now - Reform SEND support or risk ‘widespread local authority bankruptcies’, warns think-tank www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
Reform SEND support or risk ‘widespread local authority bankruptcies’, warns think-tank - CYP Now
The system for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) must be overhauled to avoid councils going bankrupt, a leading think-tank has warned.
www.cypnow.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Interesting analysis on the impact on rising #SEND costs on local authorities unless funding& system is reformed - it looks bleak!
CYP Now - Reform SEND support or risk ‘widespread local authority bankruptcies’, warns think-tank www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...
CYP Now - Reform SEND support or risk ‘widespread local authority bankruptcies’, warns think-tank www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...