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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 March 2022

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Questions (272)

Christopher O'Sullivan

Question:

272. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the successor to the literacy, numeracy and digital literacy strategy 2011-2020; the consultation mechanisms and the planned timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13504/22]

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The National Strategy: Literacy & Numeracy for Learning and life 2011-2020 and Interim Review 2017 set out a clear vision for raising standards of teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy for all learners including those with additional needs in our early years, primary and post-primary schools. The strategy has resulted in reforms in initial teacher education, dedicated support for professional learning and curriculum reform. The interim review identified areas for particular focus for the remainder of the strategy to include a set of discrete targets for DEIS schools focussed on reducing the literacy and numeracy achievement gap between DEIS and non-DEIS schools.

To fulfil the programme for Government’s determination that all young people will leave school with the literacy and numeracy required for everyday life and further studies a successor Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy for all learners is being developed. Development of the strategy was delayed due to the challenges faced by school communities and all education stakeholders from the Covid pandemic. Development is now underway. The strategy will be informed by robust research to include consideration of national and international practice, extensive stakeholder engagement and public consultation.

Following a public procurement process the research element of the strategy commenced in Q3 2021 and is expected to conclude in the coming weeks with the consultation process to follow. Publication of the new strategy is planned by end of 2022.

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