[SENco-forum] Dyslexia support

A friend from overseas is about to present information to their Government
department and wants to include some 'best practice' from the UK. The
country in question has only recently  recognised dyslexia and put it under
a 'medical' label.  I think this makes it equivalent to our 1970's stance
with 'treatment' in hospital rather than school. They want it moved ASAP to
being in-school supported only.

They are asking:

1. When did UK start providing educational support to children with
dyslexia?

2. When did UK provide more comprehensive support to children with dyslexia?

I know the 2001 COP & Disability Discrimination Act have both pushed the
agenda forward faster, but can I really say that our children currently get
'comprehensive' support?

Anyone remember the recent figures for teachers who were confident of
spotting and/or support children with dyslexia?

I suppose I could send an outline of the recent Education & Skills committee
enquiry for better ITT.  Any other ideas?

I want to encourage the right moves forward, whilst being honest. The
country in question has the ability to leapfrog right over us given the
right information to avoid pitfalls that we can now see, with hindsight.

Any older SENco's been through the changes of the last 30 years who would
have done anything differently for pupils with dyslexia, given unlimited
power?

Sharon

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