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Advancing Dyslexia Awareness: Cross Party Group Meeting Insights - June 2010

This document outlines the proceedings of the Cross Party Group on Dyslexia held on June 15, 2010. The sub-group was formed to evaluate submissions from members, propose future priorities, and raise awareness about dyslexia. Key objectives include improving educational practices, supporting affected families, and discussing legislative issues. The group emphasizes the need for regular meetings and effective information sharing. A focus on education, health, and workplace practices aims to enhance understanding and support within the Scottish Parliament.

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Advancing Dyslexia Awareness: Cross Party Group Meeting Insights - June 2010

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  1. Cross Party Group on Dyslexia Tuesday 15th June 2010

  2. Purpose of the Sub-Group • To consider the issues raised in submissions from cross party group (CPG) members • To bring forward proposals on the future priorities and direction of the CPG

  3. Members of the Sub-group Moira Thomson Cathy Magee David Jones Dr. Adam Hannah Elspeth Dow Dr. Catriona Collins

  4. Purpose of the CPG • Raise awareness of dyslexia • Promote good practice in education and the workplace • Support families affected by dyslexia

  5. ..................Other CP Groups • To provide a platform for parliamentarians to discuss...... • To provide opportunities for MSPs to learn more about the needs of .......and barriers...... • To increase awareness and raise the profile... • To put .....on the agenda of the Scottish Parliament

  6. Issues • Operation of Cross- Party Groups RULE 8 “To maintain and guarantee the Parliamentary nature of the CPG meetings, at least two Members of the group must be present at every meeting” • Theformat, timings and agenda of CPG meetings • Connecting with the right people

  7. key issues • Education – HMIe Report Teacher training Specialist teachers - assessments • Workplace - Public sector/ private sector practice Assessments Impact on performance, performance management, absenteeism Culture Impact of recession – downsizing!

  8. Issues continued • Health - mental health stress costs • Behaviour - Criminal justice lost opportunities

  9. Actions • Confirm purpose of the CPG • Hold 6 meetings per year • For example focused meetings on Education, Health, Workplace, Behaviour plus one other and an open meeting near the election • Consult MSPs to agree a set of dates and develop a calendar • Against the issues – identify any relevant legislation, Government reports etc and timetable the topic for discussion inviting MSPs

  10. Actions • Look at alternative ways of enabling existing members and others to continue to share information and network • Review progress in one year.

  11. Monitoring and Evaluation How do we know if we are making any difference in terms of the.. • Level of awareness of MSPs about dyslexia • MSPs knowledge of good practice • MSPs support to families affected by dyslexia

  12. Discussion points • Purpose of the CPG and timings of meetings • Adopting a thematic approach to meetings • Alternative methods of sharing information and networking

  13. Cross Party Group on Dyslexia Tuesday 15th June 2010

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