Early Years Education

Baroness Bull Excerpts

Wednesday 14th January 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)]

I am becoming used to the noble Baroness asking quite specific questions. I do not know the answer to that; I am sure that it is being worked on and looked at. We are happy to share our thinking on that in the appropriate way.

[Baroness Bull (CB)]

My Lords, early years education provides an ideal opportunity to screen for lifelong and specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia, which, without intervention and adequate support, will have a significant impact on employment and education outcomes. Will the Government consider introducing early years screening for this condition, so that appropriate support can be put in place at the point at which it will make a difference?