That this House recognises that approximately six percent of the population has dyscalculia; notes that while there is no single profile of dyscalculia, it is a learning difference that affects the ability to acquire mathematical skills, primarily arithmetic; acknowledges that research into dyscalculia has lagged behind research into other learning differences such as dyslexia; welcomes recent progress made in researching dyscalculia and calls on the Government to support further research; and further calls on the Government to support people with dyscalculia at school by improving teacher training on dyscalculia, introducing universal screening on neurodivergent conditions in primary schools, as well as improving access to classroom adjustments and assistive technology.
Signatories (25)
- Adam Dance Sponsor
- Vikki Slade
- Wera Hobhouse
- Jim Shannon
- Ian Sollom
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Dr Roz Savage
- Cameron Thomas
- Helen Maguire
- Zöe Franklin
- Rachael Maskell
- Sarah Gibson
- Clive Jones
- Ellie Chowns
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Claire Young
- Sarah Dyke
- Christine Jardine
- Ben Maguire
- Chris Law
- David Chadwick
- Dr Al Pinkerton