Cross Party Group on Dyslexia

Tuesday 15th June 2010

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

Members of the Sub-group

Moira ThomsonCathy MageeDavid Jones

Dr. Adam HannahElspeth Dow

Dr. Catriona Collins

Purpose of the CPG

• Raise awareness of dyslexia

• Promote good practice in education and the workplace

• Support families affected by dyslexia

..................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

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”

• The format, timings and agenda of CPG meetings

• Connecting with the right people

key issues• Education – HMIe Report

Teacher trainingSpecialist teachers - assessments

• Workplace - Public sector/ private sector practice

AssessmentsImpact on performance, performance management, absenteeismCultureImpact of recession – downsizing!

Issues continued

• Health - mental healthstresscosts

• Behaviour - Criminal justicelost opportunities

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

Actions

• Look at alternative ways of enabling existing members and others to continue to share information and network

• Review progress in one year.

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

Discussion points

• Purpose of the CPG and timings of meetings

• Adopting a thematic approach to meetings

• Alternative methods of sharing information and networking

Cross Party Group on Dyslexia

Tuesday 15th June 2010