Local MP Questions Schools Minister on Dyslexia Provision in England’s Schools

Yesterday in the House of Commons Tamworth’s MP, Christopher Pincher, asked the Minister for Schools what can be done to maintain the quality of dyslexia and dyspraxia provision in schools both in Tamworth and across the whole of England.

Mr Pincher said, “Dig-iT, the dyslexia group in Tamworth, tells me that while provision can be good, it is all too often uneven across local schools.  What can the Government do to maintain not just the quality of dyslexia and dyspraxia provision, but its consistency in schools in Tamworth, Staffordshire and England.”

The Minister for Schools, Edward Timpson MP, replied, “I commend the work of the dyslexia group in my hon. Friend’s constituency

“ I can reassure him that we are investing heavily in practical and financial support for SEND, special educational needs and disability, including funds for a project run by the British Dyslexia Association to address issues such as early identification and effective provision, and funds to enable the Dyslexia SpLD Trust to provide expert advice, information and training for schools and parents.

“I can also tell my hon. Friend that we are procuring a new contract in 2016-17 so that we can continue to support children and young people with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, including dyspraxia, in schools and post-16 institutions.”

Afterwards Mr Pincher said, “I welcome the Government’s investment in practical and financial support for SEND and their continuing efforts to support children and young people with dyslexia.  I will continue to push for more consistency in the provision across Tamworth’s schools so that all children with dyslexia and dyspraxia can receive the support they need to succeed.”

For more information of Dig-It click here.