Tuesday, 8 July 2025Unknown Session

EDM 1640: Support for people with dyscalculia

24 total sponsorsTabled

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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.

Sponsors (23 total)

Primary Sponsor
Adam Dance

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#2
Vikki Slade

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#3
Wera Hobhouse

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#4
Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

#5
Ian Sollom

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#6
Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#7
Wendy Chamberlain

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#8
Dr Danny Chambers

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#9
Dr Roz Savage

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#10
Cameron Thomas

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#11
Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#12
Zöe Franklin

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#13
Rachael Maskell

Independent (Ind)

#14
Sarah Gibson

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#15
Clive Jones

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#16
Ellie Chowns

Green Party (Green)

#17
Mr Lee Dillon

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#18
Jess Brown-Fuller

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#19
Claire Young

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#20
Sarah Dyke

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#21
Christine Jardine

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#22
Ben Maguire

Liberal Democrat (LD)

#23
Chris Law

Scottish National Party (SNP)

Details

UIN
1640
Date Tabled
08/07/2025
Total Sponsors
24
Status
Tabled