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Children and Families Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 November 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills and Committee proceeding on Children and Families Bill.

Moved by

Lord Addington

212: After Clause 68, insert the following new Clause—

“Screening for specific learning difficulties

After section 562E(2) of the Education Act 1996 (literacy and numeracy assessments) insert—

“(2A) The host authority must make arrangements to ensure that a detained person undertakes a screening test for dyslexia as soon as reasonably practicable.””

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

749 c106GC 

Session

2013-14

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords Grand Committee

Subjects

Children
Education
Learning disability
Special educational needs
Specific learning difficulties

Legislation

Children and Families Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14

Link

View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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