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Written question asked by Saqib Bhatti (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Special Educational Needs: Dyslexia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what support will be available for children with dyslexia under the Experts at Hand programme.

Answer

The Experts at Hand offer will support schools and settings with expert advice and guidance to help them identify and meet a range of special educational needs, including dyslexia. This includes strengthening early identification and supporting more effective, inclusive practice. Through the offer, settings will have earlier and easier access to specialist expertise from educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other appropriate professionals.

Experts at Hand is additional to existing statutory provision and does not replace established school-led approaches or specialist one-to-one services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128848
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Staff Dyslexia Special educational needs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk