HC Deb 26 February 1997 vol 291 c260W
24. Dr. Goodson-Wickes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what provisions she has made for the proper teaching of children with dyslexia. [16077]

Mrs. Gillan

The special educational needs code of practice offers guidance on the assessment of a dyslexic child. The Department supports training for teachers of dyslexic pupils through the grant for education support and training programme and is consulting over the national curriculum for initial teacher training, which has a particular focus on literacy.