Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Improve support for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties
Closed
81 signatures
What the petition asks
It took many years for me to be tested for dyslexia. Teachers didn’t give me support or even acknowledge it. I want the Government to require teachers are trained on how to notice signs and how to teach those with dyslexia and other learning difficulties, and fund improved diagnosis and support.
Research has found that dyslexia could affect up to 20% of the population and represent 80–90% of all those with learning disabilities. This means millions of people in the UK have dyslexia.
I want the Government to take action to make it compulsory for teachers to be trained in how to identify those with dyslexia and other learning difficulties, and how to teach those with these difficulties. Additional funding should also be provided to improve diagnosis and support for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
The Government and teachers need to acknowledge that some people learn, think and behave differently.
I want the Government to take action to make it compulsory for teachers to be trained in how to identify those with dyslexia and other learning difficulties, and how to teach those with these difficulties. Additional funding should also be provided to improve diagnosis and support for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
The Government and teachers need to acknowledge that some people learn, think and behave differently.
Timeline
| 16 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
81
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
16 May 2022
Closed
30 Nov 2022
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.