Jamie Oliver is to ask the Government whether more can be done to fix the education system for dyslexic children in a documentary for Channel 4.

In the hour-long show, Oliver, who is himself dyslexic, will delve into some of the challenges and issues that are still faced by an estimated 870,000 children with dyslexia across Britain. “These children, trapped by an archaic education system, need a level playing field to unlock their self-confidence and potential.”

The programme will follow Jamie as he learns how our school system be reconfigured to celebrate diversity of thinking and what constitutes success, and he will campaign the government to make the changes needed.

Jamie Oliver says, “It’s no secret I struggled at school, but I was one of the lucky ones. I knew I wanted to be a chef, so I had somewhere to go, catering school, where I could thrive. The kitchen genuinely saved me. But not everyone is as lucky as me – what happens to those who don’t know where to go? We can’t leave kids’ futures up to luck. We need the education system to update, so everyone has the best possible chance in life.”

Tim Hancock, commissioning editor at Channel 4 says,“There’s surely no more powerful or effective campaigner in the UK than Jamie, and now he’s turning his expertise to a subject extremely close to his heart, and in dire need of his help. I’m thrilled that Channel 4 is following him back on the campaign trail, using his reputation to influence the social issues he thinks are most important in the country right now.”

The show is commissioned by Tim Hancock and produced by Jamie Oliver Productions. It is produced and directed by Jane Mingay. Executive Producer is Samantha Beddoes and Assistant Producer is Julia Whitehouse.

PIC CREDIT PAUL STUART JAMIE OLIVER ENTERPRISES