Thank you for contacting me regarding the Dyslexia Revolution by Jamie Oliver.
It is the belief of the Welsh Conservatives that every child, no matter what challenges they face, should have access to a world class education that sets them up for life. Quality of teaching is one of the most important in school factors for improving outcomes for all children, particularly for pupils with additional learning needs, including dyslexia.
All schools are required to identify and address the Additional Learning needs of their pupils. However, we are aware that not all students are getting the support they deserve.
20% of children in Wales are functionally illiterate at the time they enter secondary school. This is whilst PISA after PISA result have Wales at the bottom of the UK performance tables.
The attainment gap between pupils with Dyslexia and those without is unacceptable. The Welsh Government must develop a clear action plan to address the challenges faced by young people with dyslexia to ensure that schools and pupils get the help that they need.
I hope to see the Government take action to improve early identification and intervention for ALN, such as dyslexia. My Welsh Conservative colleagues and I will continue to fight for these students, and to give them all a high-quality education.
Once again, thank you for contacting me.