Consequences of Poor Literacy

Studies show that many learners who start with difficulties in the classroom, move through low self-esteem, poor behaviour and school exclusion to end up turning to crime and in prison.   
 

New research across apprentices in the UK, showed that 35% of apprentices between 19-60 years old have neurodiverse learning difficulties and need support from training providers, employers and endpoint assessment organizations.

With dyslexia being the most common learning difficulty. The good news is that it is not all doom and gloom. The World Economic Forum stated in its last research, that by 2025, 50% of jobs will be performed by machines. A new hybrid workforce will emerge with skills needed for the workplace tomorrow.

THE SKILLS: Complex problem solving, creativity, originality, & initiative, reasoning and fresh thinking, analytical thinking & innovation, emotional intelligence, leadership & social influence. Dyslexia thinking skills is the future of our workforce. The world of work is changing faster than ever before. In response, we need a better understanding of the different abilities and skills required for the future. As highlighted in this report, dyslexia provides a significant opportunity for  organizations to harness a different and widely untapped pool of talent. By acknowledging this and creating truly diverse and inclusive teams, we can build a better working world. (Jason Lester, Diversity & Inclusiveness Partner Sponsor UK & Ireland, EY).

If we continue and bury our head in the sand, we could, or maybe we already have a crisis on our hands. Dyslexia, if left unidentified and or unassisted, can cause social and emotional troubles and is associated with poorer life outcomes across the social determinants of health and wellbeing, resulting in reduced education and employment opportunities, low economic status, poor health literacy, and, most distressingly, an over-representation in the justice system’ (De Walt., et al 2004 & Wagner et al 2015).