Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 41713

Dyslexia: Screening

Tabled: 26 March 2025

Answered: 3 April 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to introduce universal dyslexia screening within the first two years of primary school to help ensure (a) early identification and (b) support for dyslexic children.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

I refer the hon. Member for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire to the answer of 31 March 2025 to Question 40829.Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.