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Civil Service Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Network
Who are we?
The Civil Service Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Network (CSDDN) is a voluntary, staff network. It aims to improve the working experience of civil servants affected by or interested in four learning differences: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
Our SCS Sponsor since January 2023 has been John Owen, Director for Financial Services in HM Treasury.
Please sign up to receive our monthly newsletter by using our form, or emailing us at CSDDNetwork@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
If you are a current civil servant you can follow us on Eventbrite to keep up to date with our upcoming events and register your interest in attending our next town hall.
How does the CSDDN work?
The CSDDN is part of the Civil Service Disability Network and works to:
- Influence Civil Service policy making to improve the experience of civil servants impacted by dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
- Support, empower and enable civil servants to deliver innovative projects that can improve the experience of colleagues impacted by dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia in work.
- Act as a conduit so good practices can be shared between networks, departments, functions and professions, and central Civil Service policy teams, including Government People Group (GPG).
- Be a source of high quality, trustworthy information and guidance for civil servants managing issues surrounding dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
- Celebrate the strengths neurodivergent people have to offer, and challenge barriers which prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Our activities
The Network’s primary activities include:
- Providing regular events for departmental networks, and civil servants interested in dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
- Act as a critical friend to GPG teams to drive better, more inclusive policies and practices.
- Working with other Civil Service networks to make the Civil Service an inclusive, great place to work, including the Cross-Government Autism Network (CGAN) and Civil Service Neurodiversity Network (CSNN).
- Regularly sharing our monthly newsletter with subscribers, providing the latest thinking and support on dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, as well as opportunities for civil servants to volunteer to test or feedback on new tools, policies and practices.
- Sharing and promoting our and other good quality support products across government.
Useful links
Several products that CSDDN thinks could be valuable for you include:
- CSDDN Toolbox - Bringing together a wide range of tools for individuals and line managers, developed by us and a range of other organisations.
- The British Dyslexia Association and Made by Dyslexia are two charities doing excellent work for dyslexia, check out some of their free learning here.
Further information
For further information about the CSDDN, please contact CSDDNetwork@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. To find our privacy notice, please click here.