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The Dyslexia Guild
Annual Conference
with the INFINITUS EU International Project
The Dyslexia Guild is the professional membership body of Dyslexia Action
University of Hertfordshire
de Havilland Campus
29th – 30th June 2016
www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
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The Dyslexia Guild
Annual Conference
For all those with a professional interest in
dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
 Hear expert speakers talk about research and current topics
 Network with others from around the world of SpLD
 See the most up-to-date resources from our exhibitors
 Attend seminar sessions and learn about specific topics
home a certificate for your Continuing Professional
 Take
Development (CPD)
Who should attend?
The Dyslexia Guild welcomes all those with a professional interest in dyslexia and SpLD,
including specialist teachers and assessors, psychologists, learning support tutors and
assistants. Guild members enjoy a preferential rate and we welcome new members to our
community from all settings.
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Why?
Annual Conference
Our conference provides, as always, a great opportunity to meet and network with dyslexia/
SpLD specialists. This year we will also meet with professionals from some of our European
partner institutions engaged in a specialist dyslexia/SpLD project. The conference enables
practitioners to hear expert views and examine current topical issues relating to literacy and
dyslexia/SpLD in a warm and vibrant conference setting. The De Havilland Centre at Hatfield
provides a superb conference location with excellent facilities.
What can I expect from the conference?
Our conference will begin on Wednesday 29 June with a special afternoon international
conference with presentations from our European partners, preceded by a keynote
presentation by Dr Lynne Duncan, an expert in cross-language perspectives. Our afternoon
event will be followed by a pre-dinner drinks event and a conference dinner to enable
discussions to continue into the evening! Overnight accommodation is bookable at the venue.
On Thursday 30 June the full Guild Conference will take place. Expect a warm welcome from
our friendly Dyslexia Action staff, meet researchers and exhibitors and enjoy a networking
lunch. Our keynote speakers Professor Julia Carroll and Dr Jessie Ricketts will explore aspects
of Language Development and Reading and enable you to hear the most current research and
benefit from taking time out of your daily schedule to learn, debate and reflect on cuttingedge practice. Our afternoon parallel sessions provide a range of opportunities to hear
specialist speakers on a variety of topics. An attendance certificate will be provided for your
CPD portfolio.
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Conference Programme
Day 1
Wednesday 29 June 2016 (afternoon and evening)
The Guild Conference with the INFINITUS EU International Project
Afternoon Agenda
2.00pm to 5.00pm
Welcome: Stephen Hall, Chief Executive, Dyslexia Action and Charlotte Birkshøj, Project Manager, INFINITUS EU
Keynote speakers:
Dr Lynne Duncan, University of Dundee
A Cross-Linguistic Perspective on language development in relation to visual word recognition and developmental dyslexia
Dr David Gerlach, University of Marburg
Evaluation of the Erasmus Plus project
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INFINITUS EU Project Dissemination: Various speakers
Refreshments provided
6.30pm to 9.00pm
Pre-Dinner Drinks and Networking
Conference Dinner
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Conference Programme
Day 2
Thursday 30 June 2016 (all day)
The Annual Guild Conference
Morning Agenda
9.00am to 10.00am
Arrival, registration, refreshments and exhibition
10.00am to 12.30pm
Welcome: Stephen Hall, Chief Executive Dyslexia Action
Keynote Speaker: Professor Julia Carroll
Professor in Child Development and Education at Coventry University
Could morphological knowledge improve literacy in dyslexic children?
Refreshment break
Keynote Speaker: Dr Jessie Ricketts, Lecturer in Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London
Reciprocal relationships between vocabulary and readingL
12.30pm to 1.30pm
Lunch and Exhibitions
Afternoon Agenda Parallel Sessions
1.30pm to 4.00pm
INFINITUS EU Project Group, Project Presentation
Jennifer Donovan, UCL Institute of Education
Comparing the Verbal Self-Reports of Spelling Strategies Used by Children With and Without Dyslexia
Refreshment break
Elda Nicolou-Walker, Middlesex University London
Upgrading your SpLD qualification to an MA
Dr Anna Smith, Kings College London and Dyslexia Action
Assessing Adults for Dyslexia/SpLD
Gill Cochrane FDG, Dyslexia Action
Discovery Teaching using the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme
Dominik Lukeš, Dyslexia Action
Assistive Technologies and SpLD: Using Tablets
4.00pmConference Close
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Dinner
Wednesday 29 June 2016
Evening Event
Menu
Glass of bubbly or fruit juice upon arrival
Starter
Marinated melon served with Parma ham
or
Puree of asparagus soup (V)
Main
Pan-fried corn fed chicken supreme with a wild mushroom and masala sauce
or
Courgette frittata with marinated baby artichokes (V)
Dessert
Pear and frangipane tart with mango coulis
or
Fresh fruit salad
There will also be a cash bar serving bottled beers, wine and soft drinks
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Accommodation
Onsite bed and breakfast available 28th - 30th June
only £46.80 (inc. VAT) per night in the Haddam, Sarratt or Watton suites
All single bedrooms (no doubles available, or alternative options) include bed linen, bath
towels, toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities.
All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with a mini refrigerator and wi-fi throughout.
Hairdryers and irons are available from the Residential Services Office. There is an ironing
board in each kitchen.
Arrival – You may check in any time after 2pm.
Departure – Please vacate your room and return your keycard to the Helpdesk in the
Residential Services Office before 10.00am. Keycards that are not returned will be subject to a
£20 plus VAT charge. Please respect the checkout time, as your room may be needed for new
arrivals.
Security – Security is the responsibility of the individual. Valuables such as wallets, handbags,
jewellery and laptops should not be left unattended at any time. Please ensure that your
bedroom door is kept locked. Windows in ground floor bedrooms should be closed when
leaving the room.
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Useful Info
Arrangements and on-site facilities
Lunch on Thursday
Will be served in the restaurant next to the Sports Village and will be a self-service buffet.
Please inform catering staff of any special dietary requirements that you requested (when you
registered at the time of booking).
Car parking
You will require a parking permit to park during your event. A link to your permit will be
included in your registration confirmation. Parking is strictly subject to availability and
conference visitors should park as indicated on the campus map.
Campus map
This is included in the delegate information pack (available on the day) and can also be found
here.
Photography
A photographer may be in attendance at all events and we will use the images for promotional
purposes. If you do not wish your image to be used, please make the photographer or the
conference staff aware before photos are taken.
No smoking policy
The University has a NO SMOKING POLICY throughout its facilities.
Other on-site facilities
Club de Havilland: Entry is free to all residential conference delegates. Facilities include two
bar areas, both serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, plasma TVs, pool tables and
games machines. A menu of hot and cold food is served from Monday - Thursday 11am 9pm. Timings are subject to change without prior notice.
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Facilities
Arrangements and onsite facilities
Restaurant de Havilland: Breakfast, 7.30am-9.00am
Club de Havilland Snacks and coffee: Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm
Café Sport in the Hertfordshire Sports Village: Monday - Thursday 8am - 10pm
Bars
Club de Havilland is open Monday - Friday 10am - 11pm.
Sports
You may hire badminton and squash racquets if required. Bookings for outdoor courts and
other facilities can be made through Sports Village Reception 01707 284466. Normal charges
will apply.
Sports centre opening hours
Monday - Friday
Swim, Health & Fitness 7.00am - 10.00pm
Personal property
Whilst we take every care, the University or Dyslexia Action cannot accept responsibility for
any loss or damage to personal property.
Cash
A cash point is situated outside the Learning Resource Centre (LRC). There is no charge for
making standard cash withdrawals.
Shop
The Campus Shop is located adjacent to the Helpdesk and stocks a range of necessities.
Opening times: Monday - Sunday 7.30am - 10.30am and 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Outside of these times Club de Havilland offers a range of the above necessities during normal
opening hours.
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Directions
The University has three locations. Your conference is taking place on the de Havilland
Campus, situated at the crossroads of the A1001 and A1087 in Hatfield Business Park.
By road
A1(M) from the north Leave the A1(M) at Junction 4 signposted A1001. At the roundabout
take 3rd exit to A1001 Hatfield and Galleria. Continue on A1001 following signs to Galleria and
Hertfordshire Sports Village. Bypass Galleria entrance, at next traffic lights make right onto
A1057 St Albans and next right into Hatfield Business Park. The entrance to the de Havilland
campus car park is immediately on your left.
A1(M) from the south Leave the A1(M) at Junction 3. Follow the signs for the A1001 Hatfield
and Galleria. Take the second left to Hatfield Business Park/Galleria and Hertfordshire Sports
Village. (IGNORE SIGN TO UNIVERSITY). At next traffic light turn left onto A1057 St Albans and
take the next right into Hatfield Business Park. The entrance to the de Havilland campus car
park is immediately on your left.
M1 from the north Leave the M1 at junction 7 and take the M10 to Junction 1 (Park Street
Roundabout). Take the A414 eastbound (signed A414 Hatfield). At the roundabout of the
A1M, take the first left and follow signs for the A1001 Hatfield and Hatfield Business Park
(IGNORE SIGN TO UNIVERSITY). At next traffic light turn left onto A1057 St Albans and
then right into Hatfield Business Park. The entrance to the de Havilland campus car park is
immediately on your left.
M1 from the south Leave the M1 at Junction 6 and take the A405 to Park Street roundabout
(signed A405 St Albans) then take the A414 eastbound as above.
M25 Leave the M25 at Junction 23 (South Mimms) and take the A1(M) northbound. Leave the
A1(M) at Junction 3 and follow directions from A1(M) south (above).
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Directions
By rail
Hatfield station is served by West Anglia Great Northern trains from London Kings Cross (usual
journey time about 22 minutes) Hatfield station is 5 minutes by taxi from the de Havilland
campus. There is also a bus service offered by Uno.
By bus
Uno Bus service travels between Hatfield station and de Havilland campus. A service run by
Arriva Bus Company (300/301) operates between Hatfield station and drops off at the Galleria,
situated opposite the Campus.
Direct coaches also travel to the main campus from central London. The connecting Unobus
service 341 will then take you on the de Havilland campus.
For up to date information on bus services and timetables to the University campuses, please
log on to www.unobus.info or www.arrivabus.co.uk
By air
From Stansted: A Jetlink Express 757 service travels from Stansted airport (and Gatwick and
Heathrow) to the College Lane Campus.
From London Luton: Take a taxi or the airport bus service to Luton Parkway station. Take
Thameslink to St Albans City Station, then taxi or Uno services to Hatfield Business Park, the
location of the de Havilland campus.
From London Heathrow: Take the London Underground Piccadilly Line from Heathrow to
Kings Cross Take a West Anglia Great Northern train from Kings Cross mainline station to
Hatfield. Hatfield station is 5 minutes by taxi from the de Havilland campus. There is also a bus
service offered by Uno (757). Log on to www.unobus.info for up to date timetables.
From London Gatwick: Take the Thameslink train to St Albans City Station, then taxi or
University bus services to Hatfield Business Park, the location of the de Havilland campus.
There is also a bus service offered by Uno (757). Log on to www.unobus.info for up to date
timetables.
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Map
Weston Auditorium
de Havilland Campus
Atrium
Weston Auditorium
Foyer
Example floor plan
Law Court
Up
Main
Entrance
Students’ Union
The Street
Exhibition
R
Block
Atrium
Stairs leading to
mezzanine floor
Lecture
Theatre
N001
N
Block
Up
Up
Learning
Resource
Centre
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Lift
Lift
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Up
Careers &
Placements
Office, M018
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Lecture
Theatre
N002
Office open from to
Students and Employers
De Havilland
Reception
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Health and safety
Emergencies and first aid
In the event of an emergency or if you are feeling unwell, please contact Security Services by
dialling 1010 from an internal phone or from an external phone on 01707 281010.
Fire alarms and procedures
If a continuous bell sounds, please evacuate the building immediately via the nearest fire
exit. The fire assembly points are at the front of Hadham and Lemsford halls. Please wait to
be given the ‘all clear’ before re-entering. Fire procedures are posted on the back of your
bedroom door, please familiarise yourself with them.
Internet
Internet access is provided for all guests and a login can be collected from the Residential
Services Office during your stay. The campus has wi-fi throughout including within the
accommodation. There is a user guide provided with your welcome pack located in each
delegate bedroom.
Residential services office helpdesk
The Helpdesk is available from 8.00am to 11.00pm unless otherwise stated. Outside these
hours our Security Services will be able to help you. Please dial 1010 from an internal phone
at any time or 01707 281010 from an external phone. If you have any queries regarding your
room please contact the Helpdesk on internal x82800/82801 or externally 01707 251183.
Telephones
Internal calls within the University or to another residential room are free of charge. Phone
numbers for individual rooms can be found on the room phone. Just dial the extension you
require. Dial 82800/82801 for the Helpdesk.
Disclaimer - Information contained in this document may be subject to change.
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Local attractions
Hatfield House
For more info visit www.hatfield-house.co.uk
Knebworth House
For more info visit www.knebworthhouse.com
Warner Bros Studios
For more info visit www.wbstudiotour.co.uk
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[email protected]
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www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Registered Office: Dyslexia Action House, 10 High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9EA. Dyslexia Action is the working name for Dyslexia Institute Limited, a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 268502) and Scotland (No. SC039177) and registered in England
and Wales as a company (No. 01179975).