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GCSE: Specific Learning Difficulties

Asked by Adam DanceLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 1 September 2026UIN 17556

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in light of the findings of the British Dyslexia Association's 2026 report: GCSE attainment: A decade without progress, what steps she is taking to reduce the GSCE attainment gap between those with Specific Learning Differences and those without.

Answered by Department for Education

I refer the hon. Member for Yeovil to the answer of 26 August to Question 17555.

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