

Early identification of neurodivergent children in primary schools
Only 1 in 5 young people with dyslexia leave school with it identified and 97% of excluded students have special educational needs. Early screening and support, especially in primary schools, could transform these outcomes. With 5.5 million primary pupils in the UK, an estimated 1.1 million neurodivergent students need assistance.
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We have started to fund neurodivergent screening in primary schools to enable all children’s strengths and weaknesses to be identified from an early age. With a “whole child” approach at the centre of our mission we have chosen the Do-it Profiler as our screener of choice.
In partnership with parent/teacher questionnaires, it provides an accurate learning profile of the child, identifying all neurodivergent traits, in one 30-minute online screening session. As conditions often co-occur it is vitally important that all traits (as opposed just one) are identified to enable the right support to be put in place.
Teacher support within primary schools
Alongside the provision of the Do-It Profiler we are looking at providing teachers, within our partner schools, the necessary training to support those with neurodivergent traits.


Support within the prison sector
Over 50% of prisoners may be dyslexic, and at least 25% have ADHD, though recent estimates suggest higher figures. Providing education, support and training reduces reoffending rates and helps individuals reintegrate into society.
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We are currently looking at funding schemes in prisons that would positively affect literacy rates and offer increased support for neurodivergent inmates.


Support within the business sector
Employment outcomes for those who are neurodivergent are also poor - just 22% of autistic people are in any kind of employment and those who are in employment often find their employers provide little or no support. Businesses need to understand the strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to the workplace and provide better support.
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We are speaking to many businesses about the initiatives they have introduced which support the neurodivergent in the workplace and are looking at ways we can share acquired knowledge to others in this sector.
Find out how you can support us
Our work is in campaigning for and providing early identification of neurodivergent conditions and better support for the neurodivergent in schools, prisons and the workplace. Go to Support Us to find out how you can support our mission.