# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hybrid Seminar: Teaching Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 04:45 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:45 pm - **Event Description**: For over a decade, 25% of children in England haven’t learned to read or write as well as they need to. How can we best help them?About this EventFormatHybrid seminar: 4:45pm–6pm (UK time).In-person reception: 6pm–6:45pm (UK time), with soft and alcoholic drinks provided.RegistrationJoining in-person, 4:45pm–6:45pm (UK time): Please stay on this page to complete your registration.Joining online, 4:45pm–6pm (UK time): Please use this link to register and receive your joining details.About the eventJoin us in-person for a hybrid seminar exploring the latest research, teaching approaches, and policy insights related to reading and writing difficulties in primary and early‑years education. This event is organised in partnership with the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).What to ExpectInsightful presentations from world‑leading literacy and education researchersEvidence‑based strategies for supporting children with reading and writing difficultiesDiscussion on educational policy for early literacy supportLive Q&A with speakersAn optional in‑person networking reception including soft and alcoholic drinksWho Should AttendTeachers and Special Educational Needs (SEN) practitionersEducation researchersSchool leadersPolicymakersAnyone interested in literacy development and learner supportSpeakers – Professor of Education specialising in literacy, special education, and teacher training at Southern Methodist University’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development (Dallas, US). – Chief Executive of the British Dyslexia Association (UK). – Professor in Psychology and Director of Research at the School of Psychology & Sport Science, Cognitive Neuroscience Institute, Bangor University (Wales, UK).And our own UCL IOE Balancing Act Initiative team who have just published new work on children with reading and writing difficulties: – Associate Professor, and Programme Leader for the National Award in SEN Coordination, IOE (England, UK)Charlotte Hacking – Teacher Engagement Lead, Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0 to 11 Years) (HHCP), IOE (England, UK) – Research Assistant, HHCP, IOE (England, UK) – Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at IOE, and Founding Director of the HHCP (England, UK)Photography and Filming during this EventPhotographs and video recordings will be taken during the event.If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform an event organiser in advance by emailing hhcp@ucl.ac.uk or when you check in on the day.ContactPlease contact hhcp@ucl.ac.uk if you have any queries.UCL General Privacy Notice.Please be advised that filming and photography will be taking place during this event for documentation and communication purposes. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/hybrid-seminar-teaching-children-with-reading-and-writing-difficulties/100001985724799329 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, nonprofit, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-06-25T15:15:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: UCL Institute of Education - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: UCL Institute of Education - **lat**: 51.52301629999999 - **long**: -0.1279042 - **full address**: UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hybrid Seminar: Teaching Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cf05811cf6baba73210d2792acc6aa5b2accecdfa08291a4ebe898a6cf8c0355-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1779811673 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hybrid Seminar: Teaching Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties being held? - **A:** Hybrid Seminar: Teaching Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 04:45 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:45 pm at UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hybrid Seminar: Teaching Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties? - **A:** Hybrid Seminar: Teaching Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties is organized by Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0 to 11 Years). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hybrid Seminar: Teaching Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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