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Study tips, exam advice, and resources to help you succeed.
Junior Cycle explained for parents: CBAs, grades and what really matters
Classroom-Based Assessments, descriptors instead of letters, and the final exams: a plain guide to the Junior Cycle.
How to get the most out of an online grind
Online lessons work best with a little preparation. Simple tips for students, parents and tutors.
How parents can support exam study without adding pressure
Practical ways to help a teenager through the Junior Cycle or Leaving Cert, without becoming the study police.
School supports for additional needs in Ireland: a parent's guide
SNAs, special education teachers, NEPS and the NCSE: who does what, and how to ask for help for your child.
Helping a child with dyslexia read at home: 10 practical ideas
Short, calm and often: simple ways to make reading at home easier for a child with dyslexia.
Exemption from studying Irish: what parents need to know
Who can apply for an exemption from Irish, how it works in primary and secondary school, and what to ask.
Moving to secondary school with additional needs: a checklist for parents
The move from primary to secondary is a big change. A simple checklist to make it easier for a child with additional needs.
10 Study Tips for Leaving Cert Success
Preparing for the Leaving Cert? Here are 10 proven study strategies that top students use to maximise their results and reduce exam stress.
How to Choose the Right Grinds Tutor in Ireland
Finding the right tutor can make all the difference. Here is what to look for when choosing a grinds tutor, from qualifications to teaching style.
