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Dyslexia strategy 'needed'

Dyslexia Action is calling for the Government to come up with a national strategy to help children with the condition.

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Dyslexia needs should be 'part of teacher training'

The Dyslexia Action charity is calling on the Government to introduce a national strategy to cope with the 1.2 million children thought to be dyslexic. They say dyslexia should become part of teacher training and more information should be given to help identify those youngsters who need help.

"Our main message to Government is that we don't have to wait; there are positive and affordable things that can be done now. We now need to work together and put an end to the suffering and sense of failure that is still felt by too many children with dyslexia and learning difficulties in our schools today."

– Dr. John Rack, Head of Research, Development and Policy, Dyslexia Action

Too many dyslexic children left with 'sense of failure'

Almost 60% of parents with dyslexic children say they've suffered a negative experience at school, according to a new survey. The report by Dyslexia Action calls for a national strategy to help children with the condition, including specialist training for teachers.

The report reveals:

  • 57% of parents said their children suffered a negative experience at school
  • 53% said their child sometimes did not want to go to school
  • 47% said their children had been bullied or picked on
  • 38% said their children believed no one at school listened to them or understood their problem

The Dyslexia Action charity says the Government needs to act to end the suffering and sense of failure felt by too many dyslexic children at school.

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