Support for people with dyscalculia

Early day motion 1640, tabled 9 July 2025 by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House recognises that approximately six percent of the population has dyscalculia; notes that while there is no single profile of dyscalculia, it is a learning difference that affects the ability to acquire mathematical skills, primarily arithmetic; acknowledges that research into dyscalculia has lagged behind research into other learning differences such as dyslexia; welcomes recent progress made in researching dyscalculia and calls on the Government to support further research; and further calls on the Government to support people with dyscalculia at school by improving teacher training on dyscalculia, introducing universal screening on neurodivergent conditions in primary schools, as well as improving access to classroom adjustments and assistive technology.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 21, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.