The Department for Education and Ofsted are reforming Initial Teacher Training (ITT) to equip teachers with skills for adaptive teaching and screening for neurodivergent conditions, including dyslexia. This active reform, supported by bills on neurodivergence and dyslexia screening, includes new regulations and builds on the 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving' white paper, with emphasis on physical education and professional development.
A Bill to make provision about screening for neurodivergent conditions in primary schools; to make provision about teacher training relating to neurodivergent conditions; and for connected purposes.
Second Reading Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): This is the third Bill of the day—I note that you appear to be making a habit of coming third these days, Mr Hancock. 14:03:00 Matt Hancock (West Suffolk) (Ind): I am …
A Bill to make provision for screening for dyslexia in primary schools; to make provision about teacher training relating to neurodivergent conditions; and for connected purposes
A Bill to make provision for screening for dyslexia in primary schools; to make provision about teacher training relating to neurodivergent conditions; and for connected purposes
First Reading 15:37:00 A Bill to make provision about special educational needs awareness training to be received by teacher trainees. The Bill was introduced by Lord Addington, read a first time and ordered to be printed.