Children with SEND: Assessments and Support

Debate between Mohammad Yasin and Roz Savage
Monday 15th September 2025

(3 weeks, 2 days ago)

Westminster Hall
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Roz Savage Portrait Dr Savage
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I barely need to respond to that, as the sentiment in the room is very clear. I thank the hon. Member for her intervention.

Mohammad Yasin Portrait Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)
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Only one in five children leaves school with their dyslexia identified. A constituent of mine told me that, although he was diagnosed with autism in lower school, it was not until upper school—thanks to the excellent support at Grange academy in my constituency—that teachers truly understood his needs and he began to flourish. Does the hon. Lady agree that we must improve routine screening for neurodivergent conditions so that every child can be identified and supported early, and given the best chance to learn and reach their full potential?

Roz Savage Portrait Dr Savage
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I thank the hon. Member for his intervention, and I agree that early intervention absolutely pays dividends in the long run.