A study by Hull University academics of 1,300 children said dyslexia was a major cause of failure. 55% of those who did not achieve expected levels in SATS tests displayed all the signs of being dyslexic. The study, commissioned by dyslexia charity Xtraordinary People, claims to be the first to firmly identify dyslexia as a major cause of underachievement in primary schools.

The research has led to calls for more specially-trained teachers in schools as well as better diagnosis which the government is piloting.

To me this is just a way to label children – yes some children may have dyslexia, but 55% of those that don’t get a level 4 in the SATs? What do others think about this? What I know is that it will be another way to put pressure on schools already tight SEN budgets?

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