“But they’ve already done this!” I hear this quite a lot. A child has covered fractions in school. They have learned their spellings. They have studied that Science topic. They have gone over the Geography definitions. So why would they need to do it AGAIN? Well, let me ask you something. Have you ever been […]
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You might have asked yourself the question “ Why Does My Child Still Struggle With Times Tables?” “We’ve practised them every night.” “They knew them last week.” “They just seem to forget them.” These are conversations I have with parents all the time. It can be frustrating when you’ve spent so much time practising
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When parents think about reading difficulties, they often picture a child who can’t read the words on the page. But what if your child can read the words… and still struggles to understand what they’ve just read? Could hidden phonics gaps be the real reason your child struggles with comprehension? This is something I see
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Dyslexia is a neurological difference, not a disability. Dyslexia is NOT a disability. Recent comments made by Donald Trump about Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia stopped me in my tracks. Not because they were shocking.But because they were revealing. To dismiss someone as “unfit” because they have dyslexia, or to suggest that a learning difference is
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Are we failing children with Dyslexia? A recent article in Dublin People highlighted Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee’s call for a major expansion of reading schools and specialist reading classes across Ireland. She spoke about the reality many families already know too well, demand far outweighs availability, access criteria are extremely narrow, and early intervention is not happening
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Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Chris Ashmore on Business Matters on Highland Radio about my business and why I believe every child can thrive. Sitting in the centre here in Bundoran, reflecting on the last ten years, I realised just how far this journey has come. If you are a parent, especially one
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Dyslexia affects 1 in 4 children and is one of the most common learning differences, yet it often goes unnoticed or misunderstood. If your child struggles with reading, writing, or spelling, it can be worrying and frustrating—for both of you. But with the right understanding and support, your child can thrive academically and personally. This guide will help you
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The countdown is nearly over. For thousands of young people across Ireland – and the parents supporting them – Friday, 22nd August brings the moment you’ve all been waiting for (and maybe quietly dreading): Leaving Cert results day. It’s one of those dates that feels big. Huge, even. It’s natural for students to feel
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This week, something significant happened in Northern Ireland, and if you work in education, or care about how young people are being prepared for life beyond school, it’s worth taking notice. This reform in Northern Ireland should have us all paying attention. On the surface, the news might sound dry: “Minister accepts 21 recommendations for
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How do the UK and Irish governments measure up when supporting families in need? When the UK unveiled its £500 million Better Futures Fund last week, headlines on both sides of the Irish Sea asked the same question: will this finally turn the tide for vulnerable children – or is it another eye-catching figure with
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