Question reference: S5W-27979
- Asked by: Margaret Mitchell, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 16 March 2020
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Current status: Answered by John Swinney on 26 March 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to increase identification of dyslexia among primary school pupils.
Answer
The Scottish Government understands how important an early identification of dyslexia is. The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004, (as amended) places duties on education authorities to make sure that learners with additional support needs, such as dyslexia, have their needs fully met through the right support and planning.
We recognise that practitioners may require support in the process of identification and we are working closely with local authorities and schools to improve consistency of support across Scotland. This includes improved guidance, building capacity to deliver effective additional support, improving career pathways and providing professional development resources.
We are also investing an additional £15 million this year to further enhance capacity in education authorities and schools to respond effectively to the individual needs of children and young people.