Written question asked by Charles Goodson-Wickes (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: What provisions she has made for the proper teaching of children with dyslexia. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Dr. Goodson-Wickes: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what provisions she has made for the proper teaching of children with dyslexia. [16077] Mrs. Gillan: The special educational needs code of practice offers guidance on the assessment of a dyslexic child. The Department supports training for teachers of dyslexic pupils through the grant for education support and training programme and is consulting over the national curriculum for initial teacher training, which has a particular focus on literacy.

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