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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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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There are some important changes to Junior Cycle grading for 2025 and here’s what you need to know. At Emerald Education, part of our job is making sure you and your child always feel informed and supported — especially when big changes are happening.And this year, there’s a change to the Junior Cycle grading system
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Have you ever wondered why your child struggles with maths? As parents, we often see firsthand the problems our children have and the struggles they experience in maths. Watching them struggle with grasping new concepts or trying – and failing – at familiar ones is frustrating. This blog post will help you better understand the
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What is the difficulty with times tables? What do you do when multiplication tables give kids a hard time? When it comes to maths, multiplication tables are like the puzzle pieces that make everything fit together. But what happens when those puzzle pieces are missing? Well, that’s when kids start to face a whole load
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How to Read Your Child’s School Report: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting Academic Progress It is that time of year when you will receive your child’s end-of-year report. But do you really know how to read your child’s school report? School reports are an important insight into your child’s academic progress
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I am your magical times tables fairy godmother. Seriously, I am. I can wave my magic wand and take away the biggest problem that most of our children have in maths – knowing their times tables facts. I can show you how to make multiplication tables easier for your child. Imagine having the
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