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Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 March 2026

Debate

Special Educational Needs: Dyscalculia

Contribution

My Lords, my noble friend may not have had a chance to read an article in yesterday’s Times by Dr Tanya Byron, who, as many people will be aware, is an expert in this area. It discussed the psychological impact of this sort of developmental disorder on young children as they move from primary to secondary education, where very different challenges are presented to them. I commend the Government for the work they are doing in the SEND area; it is very difficult and complicated. However, does my noble friend accept that if these needs are not identified and addressed, they can give rise to other problems of a more behavioural nature, which are just as challenging to deal with if they are left unaddressed?

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