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Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 14 January 2026

Debate

Early Years Education

Contribution

One of the interesting developments with the Best Start family hubs is that local councils are being tasked with having dedicated SEND practitioners in each of them. Dyscalculia comes under the umbrella of those conditions, and I know that its profile is being raised and better understood, not least because of the noble Baroness’s efforts. As with anything else, the earlier it is picked up, the better.

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