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We are campaigning for teachers to be trained to recognise and support dyslexic children properly. Skills that are widely available in our private schools, but woefully lacking in our state schools.
By signing our petition you can help us to make a real difference to millions of children.
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I hated school and felt really held back by my dyslexia. Xtraordinary People's campaign to provide a specialist teacher in every school is fantastic ”
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Did you know?
At least 10% of children in UK schools have dyslexia.
Government census figures on Special Educational Needs has only identified 1% of children in UK schools as dyslexic.
Less than 14% of teachers are confident that they can recognise a dyslexic child.
Less than 9% felt confident they could teach one.
Four out of five teachers have asked for extra training in teaching dyslexic children
One in five children left primary school this year without a basic grasp of reading, writing or maths. This is no coincidence.
Please sign our petition calling for training for all teachers
"I think the idea of getting Government to get teachers in schools trained to become dyslexia specialists is obviously essential" Sir Richard Branson
"It's really important to have key people who really understand dyslexia and that are readily available at all stages of education." Jamie Oliver OBE
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