Our mission: To ensure children with dyslexia receive proper diagnosis and holistic support to thrive academically and emotionally.
founding partners
founding partners
Our Trustees and Ambassadors are carefully selected for their senior experience, influence, and unwavering commitment to our mission. They include senior charity leaders, CEOs, and COOs—many of whom are proud dyslexics and/or proud parents of dyslexic children.
Our Trustees and Ambassadors are carefully selected for their senior experience, influence, and unwavering commitment to our mission. They include senior charity leaders, CEOs, and COOs—many of whom are proud dyslexics and/or proud parents of dyslexic children.
FACTS
FACTS
Why we exist
The LEVEL Foundation exists to change a child’s life early, confidently, and for the long term. Too many children with dyslexia are spotted too late and supported too little. By the time help arrives, confidence has often taken a hit. That’s not the child’s fault — it’s a system problem. LEVEL was created to help fix it.
Adults with dyslexia are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression
Only around 2% of dyslexic pupils are formally identified in many school systems
Up to 40% of people in the UK prison population are dyslexic
10–15% of the population is dyslexic
With the right support, dyslexic individuals perform at the same level as non-dyslexic peers
10–15% of the population is dyslexic
Up to 40% of people in the UK prison population are dyslexic
Only around 2% of dyslexic pupils are formally identified in many school systems
Adults with dyslexia are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression
With the right support, dyslexic individuals perform at the same level as non-dyslexic peers
10–15% of the population is dyslexic
Up to 40% of people in the UK prison population are dyslexic
Only around 2% of dyslexic pupils are formally identified in many school systems
Adults with dyslexia are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression
With the right support, dyslexic individuals perform at the same level as non-dyslexic peers
why
why
Jack's story
I grew up believing I was stupid.
At school, I became the class clown, using humour to hide how much I was struggling. That’s the reality for too many children with dyslexia — identified too late, misunderstood for too long, labelled before they’re supported. By the time help comes, confidence is already damaged. I was lucky. My parents fought to get me the right support. But for them it was confusing, exhausting — and expensive. I don’t want any child to feel stupid. I don’t want any parent to feel guilty because they can’t afford help. The LEVEL Foundation exists to make sure children get support before they lose belief in themselves.
I was told I was stupid. If fighting for children’s confidence is stupid, I’m okay with that.
THE LEVEL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
THE LEVEL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
Our solution
01
Building understanding & removing fear
We begin with an engaging, age-appropriate school assembly, led by Jack or one of our Ambassadors, designed to help children understand that everyone learns differently and that assessments are simply a way to support their learning — nothing to be afraid of.
Building understanding & removing fear
We begin with an engaging, age-appropriate school assembly, led by Jack or one of our Ambassadors, designed to help children understand that everyone learns differently and that assessments are simply a way to support their learning — nothing to be afraid of.
Building understanding & removing fear
We begin with an engaging, age-appropriate school assembly, led by Jack or one of our Ambassadors, designed to help children understand that everyone learns differently and that assessments are simply a way to support their learning — nothing to be afraid of.
Identifying anyone who needs support early
Each school receives the Talamo app to deliver whole-class assessments in under an hour. The process is quick, inclusive and fully classroom-based — with no stigma and no singling anyone out. Once completed, schools gain clear, child-specific insights alongside practical, easy-to-apply recommendations for teachers, parents and SENCOs.
Identifying anyone who needs support early
Each school receives the Talamo app to deliver whole-class assessments in under an hour. The process is quick, inclusive and fully classroom-based — with no stigma and no singling anyone out. Once completed, schools gain clear, child-specific insights alongside practical, easy-to-apply recommendations for teachers, parents and SENCOs.
Identifying anyone who needs support early
Each school receives the Talamo app to deliver whole-class assessments in under an hour. The process is quick, inclusive and fully classroom-based — with no stigma and no singling anyone out. Once completed, schools gain clear, child-specific insights alongside practical, easy-to-apply recommendations for teachers, parents and SENCOs.
02
03
Helping teachers to support dyslexic children
A LEVEL dyslexia specialist leads a dynamic INSET day workshop, equipping staff with the confidence, practical strategies and ready-to-use classroom tools they need to effectively support pupils identified as requiring additional help.
Helping teachers to support dyslexic children
A LEVEL dyslexia specialist leads a dynamic INSET day workshop, equipping staff with the confidence, practical strategies and ready-to-use classroom tools they need to effectively support pupils identified as requiring additional help.
Helping teachers to support dyslexic children
A LEVEL dyslexia specialist leads a dynamic INSET day workshop, equipping staff with the confidence, practical strategies and ready-to-use classroom tools they need to effectively support pupils identified as requiring additional help.
Supporting parents at home
Parents of children who need extra help receive access to Talamo’s parent support app, so support doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Families gain the confidence, knowledge, and reassurance they need to help their child thrive at home.
Supporting parents at home
Parents of children who need extra help receive access to Talamo’s parent support app, so support doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Families gain the confidence, knowledge, and reassurance they need to help their child thrive at home.
Supporting parents at home
Parents of children who need extra help receive access to Talamo’s parent support app, so support doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Families gain the confidence, knowledge, and reassurance they need to help their child thrive at home.
04
05
Unlocking further support for children who need it most
Children identified through the programme can access a streamlined pathway to additional funded support through The LEVEL Foundation.
Unlocking further support for children who need it most
Children identified through the programme can access a streamlined pathway to additional funded support through The LEVEL Foundation.
Unlocking further support for children who need it most
Children identified through the programme can access a streamlined pathway to additional funded support through The LEVEL Foundation.
TRUSTEES
TRUSTEES
Our team
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
Herbet Morrick
Senior Manager
Jack Gillanders, Founder
MD CMC Partners
Carol Gillanders
Senior Charity Leader
Richard Goodall
CEO G&E Partners
Monique King
COO The Diversity Project
Janey Howell OBE
Charity & Diversity Leader
Tom Hester
Senior Insurance Expert
frequently asked
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Questions
Is the team DBS checked?
What qualifications and professional experience do your Dyslexia specialists have?
What personal experience with Dyslexia does your team have?
Is there a cost?
Where can I view the Talamo app?
How can I help?
Is the team DBS checked?
What qualifications and professional experience do your Dyslexia specialists have?
What personal experience with Dyslexia does your team have?
Is there a cost?
Where can I view the Talamo app?
How can I help?
Is the team DBS checked?
What qualifications and professional experience do your Dyslexia specialists have?
What personal experience with Dyslexia does your team have?
Is there a cost?
Where can I view the Talamo app?
How can I help?
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