Michael Johnston: Well trained teachers are the key to helping children with dyslexia

National recently announced a series of education policies that it will take to the election in October.

One is to a develop a much more structured and knowledge-rich curriculum. Another is to require regular testing of primary students in literacy and numeracy, to identify and assist those falling behind.

National would also focus teacher training and professional development much more tightly on science-informed methods. That means adopting a structured approach to teaching – one that recognises the limitations of human memory and attention.