Question follow-through · 35924

Special Educational Needs: Neurodiversity

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 2 September 2024 to Question 2285 on Pupils: Dyslexia, what discussions she has had with (a) families and (b) education care experts on delivering the best educational outcomes for chi

answeredAdam DanceDepartment for Education

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Answering body
Department for Education
Tabled
5 Mar 2025
Target answer date
10 Mar 2025
Answer
11 Mar 2025 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 5 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 2 September 2024 to Question 2285 on Pupils: Dyslexia, what discussions she has had with (a) families and (b) education care experts on delivering the best educational outcomes for chi

  2. 10 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 11 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.The department is working closely with experts on re...

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