Dyslexic pupils not helped by reading method
Up to 400,000 dyslexic children may be hampered in learning to read by the Government's insistence on the use of synthetic phonics to teach them, says a report to be published today.
25 Apr 2016
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Disability Assessors must be properly trained says BPS
Following the airing of Channel 4's Dispatches programme The Great Benefits Row on Monday 11 April 2016, the BPS is extremely concerned about the appropriateness of the training, behaviour and outcome goals of some disability assessors employed by Capita as depicted on the programme.
25 Apr 2016
Universal Credit if you have a disability or health condition: quick guide
From:Department for Work and PensionsFirst published:28 March 2013Last updated:11 April 2016, see all updatesPart of:Welfare reform
24 Apr 2016
Disability employment gap inquiry launched
The Work and Pensions Committee launches an inquiry into the Government's commitment to halve the "disability employment gap" - the difference in employment rates between disabled and non-disabled people. Deadline for written submissions is Monday 9 May 2016.
24 Apr 2016
24 Apr 2016
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The Great Benefits Row: Channel 4 Dispatches tonight 11 April 2016 Dispatches goes undercover in a 4 billion pound company who assess the disabled for benefits, and discovers unprofessional conduct from one of its assessors, including derogatory statements about claimants. Channel 4 Dispatches - Monday 11th April, Channel 4, 8pm
24 Apr 2016