12 Nov 2015

Teachers are the bullies - dyslexic students give testimony

From Nine To Noon, 9:08 am on 12 November 2015

Teenagers received a standing ovation from MPs after sharing stories of bulling and mistreatment by teachers because of their learning problems. Parliament's Education Select Committee is hearing submissions on its Inquiry into the identification and support for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and autism spectrum disorders in primary and secondary schools. One boy told the committee that his teacher used to throw his work in the bin. Others said they were told they were unteachable and made to feel they were stupid. Nine to Noon speaks to one of those students, along with Guy Pope Mayell from the Dyslexia Foundation - who also addressed the select committee.