Chef Jamie Oliver's documentary, *Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution*, airs on Channel 4 on June 9, 2025, at 9 PM. Oliver, who has dyslexia, aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children with dyslexia in Britain and advocate for educational reform.
The documentary dives into the issues dyslexic children face and questions whether the government is doing enough to fix the education system. Oliver campaigns for greater support in schools, calling for early screenings for dyslexia and neurodiversity. He highlights the need for more comprehensive teacher training in neurodiversity to help teachers better identify and support students.
Oliver shares his personal struggles with dyslexia, recalling feelings of inadequacy during his school years. He emphasizes the need for early dyslexia screenings and better teacher training to support students with learning difficulties. He also described feeling “stupid, worthless and thick” and developing “a hatred of words and a total resentment for education”.