Research abstract

Back a Bill to help children with SEN

Literacy is one of the greatest skills needed in life. Could you imagine not being able to learn how to read? The SEN bill aims to help children with difficulties reading gain better access to services that may help them read better. By Dyslexia Institute Limited

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Dyslexia is one of many problems teachers face with students who have special education needs. A bill is needed because there is no compulsory element in initial teacher training that covers students with special educational needs. Many teachers also lack the confidence when teacher these children and are increasingly seeking advice for specialist.
Dyslexia Action is launching a call for action to support a teacher training of special educational needs children bill in 2016. The bill would seek to increase awareness of commonly occurring learning disabilities, increase awareness of child development, increase understanding of commonly occurring learning disabilities and how to make a judgment when specialist help is needed.

Key takeaways

  1. Dyslexia Action is pushing for higher standards of training for teachers to help students with special education needs.
  2. The training will help teachers identify and support children with special needs.
  3. Teachers currently lack the necessary resources and training to support the learning challenged.

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