Arran Smith
Consultant, Small Business Owner, and Director in Leicester, UK
Arran Smith
Consultant, Small Business Owner, and Director in Leicester, UK
I am a consultant, small business owner, and director currently living in Leicester, UK. My interests range from technology to entrepreneurship. I am also interested in education and dyslexia.
I am a consultant, small business owner, and director currently living in Leicester, UK. My interests range from technology to entrepreneurship. I am also interested in education and dyslexia.
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Arran Is a dyslexic entrepreneur that was diagnosed with severe dyslexia at age 9, along with other tendencies of neurodiverse conditions. For meny years Arran uses the metaphor that dyslexia were like going to the dentist, the feeling of stress and anxiety was there at that young age. With support from his parents, the Leicestershire dyslexia Association and several teachers. Arran realised and understood his dyslexia, both his difficulties and his strengths.
During Arran’s working life he has worked in many industries including youth work, retail, business and the not-for-profit sector. Over the past 20 years Arran has dedicated his career to the field of dyslexia and special education needs and disability. Arran previously worked at the British dyslexia Association and currently chairman of the Leicestershire dyslexia Association.
Arran’s career is continued in the field of dyslexia with now being the managing director of the SEND Group Ltd, Founder and Event director of the Dyslexia Show LTD. Along with several other Directorship and Non-Executive roles.
Over the past five years Arran has and is working in the education sector supporting SEND. With several consultancy roles in the sector including, St David’s’ College (Independent school specialising in dyslexia) and more recently with Microsoft as the UK’s Dyslexia and SEND consultant.
Arran has spoken at many Schools, large conferences and events across the UK and at Dyslexia National conference in India, Canada and USA.
With a special interest in technology Arran uses Assistive technology to support his dyslexia needs daily.
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