§ Mr. Liddell-GraingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) how many dyslexic teachers there are in English schools; and how many there are in each county; [76134]
(2) who is responsible for recruiting dyslexic teachers in English schools, broken down by type of school. [76135]
§ Mr. MilibandResponsibility for the employment of teachers in maintained schools in England rests with Local Education Authorities and school governing bodies. It is for employers to determine whether a prospective teacher is medically fit to carry out their duties in accordance with the Education (Teachers' Qualifications and Health Standards) (England) Regulations 1999, as amended. Information on the number of dyslexic teachers employed at schools in England is not collected centrally.
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