Issue 3: Student Time

Did you know that students with dyslexia can apply for the Summer Programme? According to DCE founder Catherine Mulvihill, around 80% of parents and teachers are unaware that children with dyslexia may be eligible for this vital support. The Summer Programme provides educational support for children with additional educational needs, yet thousands of dyslexic students miss out every year simply...

In the very first The Dyslexia Playbook newsletter, we are diving straight into the often-confusing topic of standardised testing in Irish primary schools. So, why start here? While the standardised test results do not affect a child’s progress to the next class, and they are rarely even referred to as the child moves up, the data is extremely valuable. DCE Dyslexia founder Catherine will explo...