'Count, read: succeed - A Strategy to Improve Outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy

Further to the Every School a Good School policy, the Department undertook a review of its Literacy and Numeracy strategy. The findings of this review and proposals for the way forward issued for public consultation in June 2008.

The consultation received considerable interest and responses were submitted by over 200 organisations and individuals

The finalised policy document, having been informed by the consultation responses, was launched by the former Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane on 22 March 2011.

Count, read: succeed - A Strategy to Improve Outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy can be accessed via the links below, along with the consultation analysis, Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) analysis, and reports submitted by the Working Group on Literacy and Numeracy in Irish-Medium Education.

Count, read: succeed - A Strategy to Improve Outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy PDF 1.2MB

Comhair léigh leat éireoidh Straitéis le Torthaí a Fheabhsú sa Litearthacht agus san Uimhearthacht PDF 1.3MB

Circular 2011/10

Circular 2011/10 Count, read: succeed PDF 105KB

Chiorcláin 2011/10 Comhair Léigh Leat Beidh Leat PDF 115KB

Analysis of Responses

Analysis of Responses to consultation on Every School a Good School A Strategy for Raising Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy PDF 190KB

Anailís ar Fhreagairtí do ‘Gach Scoil ina Scoil Mhaith: Straitéis leis an Ghnóthachtáil a Ardú sa Litearthacht agus san Uimhearthacht PDF 200KB

Equality Impact Assessment

Results of Equality Impact Assessment – Literacy and Numeracy Strategy PDF 85KB

Irish Medium Education

Literacy and Numeracy Irish-Medium Education Recommendations PDF 50KB