AQW 9996/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education what support and consideration will be provided for pupils with dyslexia, or other learning disabilities, for CCEA English now that GCSE talking and listening elements have been removed from the 2020/21 exam.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 10 November 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
10 November 2020
Answer due by
25 November 2020
Answered
20 November 202010 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

Schools are best placed to give support and consideration to the specific, individual needs of their students with regard to teaching approaches and assessment adaptations. As is the case each year, individualised adaptations are made for candidates with additional educational needs.

The Education Authority, through its Pupil Support - Literacy Service, provides support for pupils, schools and parents in the area of specific learning difficulties in Literacy (SpLD) including Dyslexia.

Official sources