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TV Chef Jamie Oliver Says 'Kitchen Saved Me' as He Opens up on His Dyslexia
- Jamie Oliver, a 50-year-old TV chef, will present a documentary titled Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution airing on Channel 4 on June 9.
- Oliver’s lifelong battle with dyslexia, a common learning difficulty causing reading and writing problems, prompted him to explore these challenges in the documentary.
- The program investigates whether the Government could improve education support and highlights Oliver’s calls for early dyslexia screenings and better teacher training.
- Oliver described filming as "the most viscerally painful" experience and said, “I’m unpacking quite a lot of stuff,” while recalling his struggles with no exam concessions or robust dyslexic knowledge.
- The documentary aims to raise awareness and suggests increased training and appreciation for teachers to better support neurodiverse students might improve educational outcomes.
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