Adam Dance MP to take campaign for children with dyslexia to Parliament

Samantha Fletcher

On Wednesday 10 September, Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil will present a ‘Ten Minute Rule Bill’ calling for universal screening in primary schools to help identify children’s needs earlier, alongside better training for teachers.

The Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill will be presented in the House of Commons after Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs). MPs will then decide whether it should move forward.

For Adam, who is severely dyslexic and has ADHD, this is a deeply personal campaign.Adam Dance MP said:“Growing up with severe dyslexia, I know how tough it can be to sit in a classroom and feel like you are falling behind. I was often called naughty, when really I just needed the right support. This Bill is about making sure no child in South Somerset - or anywhere in the country - is left behind simply because their needs were missed.”

This bill is not about diagnosis. It is about giving teachers simple tools to spot learning needs earlier and make small adjustments in the classroom that can transform a child’s life. If accepted, the Bill could change the way schools support children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence in the classroom."Ellen Broomé, CEO of the the British Dyslexia Association, said:

"We support this Bill because it represents an important step towards making sure that children with dyslexia are recognised and supported at the earliest opportunity. Too often, children’s needs are missed, leaving them struggling unnecessarily and sometimes being misunderstood in the classroom – and in the long term not achieving their full potential.

By giving teachers the training and confidence to identify learning needs more effectively, we can make sure children get the right support sooner. This Bill is about providing practical tools that can make a real difference to children’s education and wellbeing. We believe it offers a fairer start for every child and a stronger foundation for an inclusive education system."

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news/adam-dance-mp-to-take-campaign-for-children-with-dyslexia-to-parliament