is getting his teeth into schools again. But this time he's not taking aim at Turkey Twizzlers. In a recent documentary for Channel 4, Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution, he reveals he struggled at school. He says he felt "worthless and thick". He was called a "stupid dunce". I know Jamie. He is none of those things. He is brilliant. And he is .
But his documentary is a national wake-up call. One-in-five children have dyslexia, yet research finds as many as 80% leave without even knowing they're dyslexic. Our system rewards a narrow skill set, fast reading, perfect spelling and the ability to memorise facts. Meanwhile, dyslexic children muddle through, not knowing why this is so hard, and without their potential being recognised.
The film also hears from a young person going through the same challenge: "It feels like I have no opportunities. I don't see any hope". It's heartbreaking - I was in tears. Because I was one of those children. My early school years in the 70s were awful. I was failing miserably and hated school.
Then when I was nine-years old I went to a new school. recognised I was dyslexic - they saw past my test scores and helped me to discover my 'Dyslexic Thinking' skills. But what exactly do I mean by Dyslexic Thinking?
Jamie says the kitchen saved him. Some might argue he saved cooking. But it's an example of how dyslexics have skills like creative thinking, complex problem-solving, and leadership.
These are skills that matter not just in the classroom but in every workplace in Britain and across the world. As AI takes over routine tasks, the most valuable human skills are creativity, leadership, problem-solving and emotional intelligence.
The boss of Randstad Enterprise, one of the world's biggest recruitment firms, says he is seeing the same demand everywhere for creative problem-solvers, big-picture thinkers and adaptable leaders. T
he World Economic Forum agrees Dyslexic Thinking is a business-critical skillset. LinkedIn has listed it as an official skill, and GCHQ actively recruits dyslexic spies for their ability to spot patterns and threats to keep the UK safe.
It's time we stop overlooking this talent and start enabling it. This is the dyslexia revolution. A world that embraces Dyslexic Thinking. Change, however, starts in schools. Only one in 10 teachers have a good understanding of dyslexic strengths, and many schools fail to support students adequately.
Too many children aren't getting the chance to thrive. But if they can get an assessment and the right teaching - they can achieve great things. It's easier said than done. I have been campaigning for 20 years. Back in 2005 I was so determined to make change, I stood against Ruth Kelly in the 2005 general election.
Then in 2008 - like Jamie - I worked on a documentary. It showed the link between kids failing their exams and unidentified dyslexia. The Government commissioned an official review and committed to train teachers. Frustratingly, the training programme was cancelled.
Now we have taken matters into our own hands. My charity, Made By Dyslexia, in partnership with the has just launched a free online course that helps teachers and parents spot dyslexic thinking and adapt how they support it.
But, as we know from the Post Office scandal, it can take powerful TV to make wide-spread change happen. Education Secretary responded positively to Jamie's documentary. She has committed to improving teacher training around dyslexia and neurodiversity for new teachers from this September - as well as upskilling existing teachers.
This is welcome, though it's vital we are teaching them about Dyslexic Thinking not just supporting challenges. And this must be the start not the end. What happens when a generation of confident dyslexics leave school?
We want to see employers follow the example of GCHQ or LinkedIn. Not to mention Cisco, HSBC, Aviva and Virgin; this is a movement that is gathering pace. We need a government and a society that celebrates Dyslexic Thinkers - that's my mission. You know all about Jamie Oliver. You've probably heard of . So let me tell you about another Dyslexic Thinker.
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a space scientist, and Made By Dyslexia ambassador. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock went to 13 different schools and felt she was thought of as "the dumb black kid, stuck at the back of class with the safety scissors and the glue".
But her Dyslexic Thinking helped her to not just think outside the box, but to think outside the planet and work on the world's largest space telescope - the James Webb Telescope.
The future belongs to Dyslexic Thinkers.
Kate Griggs is Founder of the global charity Made By Dyslexia. Parents can find resources on how to spot and empower dyslexia via