Overview

This bill aims to improve the identification and support of children with dyslexia in primary schools in England. It mandates the development of a dyslexia screening programme and requires teacher training to better equip educators to understand and support pupils with dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions.

Description

Dyslexia Screening in Primary Schools

The Secretary of State must publish proposals for a dyslexia screening programme within six months of the Act passing. These proposals, subject to a twelve-week consultation period, must detail screening of all children by the end of Year 1, ongoing assessments, and standards for identifying children as likely to be or are dyslexic. This applies to all primary schools in England.

Teacher Training

Within three months, the Secretary of State must publish statutory guidance for teacher training providers on incorporating training about dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions. This guidance will ensure trainee teachers develop an awareness of the needs of such pupils and understand how to support them. Teacher training providers must adhere to this guidance.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify exact figures for government spending. However, it will likely involve costs associated with developing and implementing the screening programme, creating and disseminating the statutory guidance, and potentially providing additional teacher training resources. The exact financial implications will depend on the scale and nature of the implemented programs.

Groups Affected

This bill will significantly affect:

• Children with dyslexia: They will benefit from earlier identification and support.
• Primary school teachers: They will receive additional training and resources to better support pupils with dyslexia.
• Teacher training providers: They will need to adapt their training programmes to meet the new requirements.
• Parents of children with dyslexia: They will likely benefit from earlier diagnosis and increased support for their children.
• Primary schools: They will have to implement the new screening and assessment procedures.

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