Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill

Key Points

• Makes provision for screening for dyslexia in primary schools to help identify pupils early.
• Establishes requirements for teacher training on neurodivergent conditions, including dyslexia.
• Includes connected provisions to support pupils, families and schools in carrying out screening and training.
• Primarily affects primary education settings, including pupils, teachers and schools/local authority staff.

Progress

The bill has completed its first and second readings in the Commons and is currently at the second reading stage. To become law, it would need further stages in both Houses.