Plans to boost dyslexia support 'game changing'

Reaction as Tynwald members approve committee's recommendations

The chair of a Tynwald select committee looking into support for students with dyslexia says newly-approved recommendations are a 'game changer'.

The committee, formed following a Tynwald Petition for Redress, put forward its final report after 18 months of evidence gathering.

It recommended that the education department created of 'a clear definition' of dyslexia and provided more specialist training for the Island's teachers, amongst other things.

Find out more HERE. Dyslexia recommendations are 'practical, proportionate and achievable' - Manx Radio

Onchan MHK Rob Callister is the committee's chair:

The DESC will be expected to report back on a number of progress points by December this year.

Peter Washington of the Dyslexia Advocacy Group IOM has been giving his reaction:

Rob Callister is seeking re-election in September alongside fellow candidates Julie Edge, Gabriella Corkish, Dr Rachel Glover and Oliver Lockwood.