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Written question asked by Geraint Davies (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Monday, 20 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Special Educational Needs: Developmental Language Disorder

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans his Department has to mark Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day on 15 October 2021.

Answer

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day on 15 October 2021 is an important opportunity to raise awareness of DLD. It is key that schools are aware of how to best support pupils diagnosed with DLD.

The department will be highlighting Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day to schools through its communication routes and encouraging settings to draw on best practice to support pupils with DLD.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49941
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Special educational needs Developmental language disorder
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk