A Survey of the Provision for Pupils with Dyslexia

Date published: 17 May 2012

Type: Surveys / Evaluations
Organisational phase: Post-primary, Primary, Special Education

This summary sets out the main findings of a survey of the provision for pupils with dyslexia since the publication of the Report of the Task Group on Dyslexia (Report) in 2002. The 2002 Report made a number of recommendations to improve the quality of provision in schools and to inform and clarify strategic planning and policy across the Education and Library Boards (ELBs). The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) carried out the survey between October and December 2011 visiting 26 schools and observing 90 lessons, and holding interviews with relevant members of staff in schools and with various officers across the ELBs.