Literacy and numeracy skills are essential in life. Literacy and numeracy provide the foundation for all learning and it is a basic obligation of all schools to equip students with the skills needed to fulfil their potential.

Educational studies have concluded that:

• Students skilled in literacy and numeracy are more likely to stay in full time education
• Students skilled in literacy and numeracy are more likely as adults be more productive and earn higher wages
• Improving students’ literacy and numeracy can have a positive effect on their confidence
• Improving students’ literacy and numeracy can raise their ability to deal with every-day tasks, as well as their lifelong learning and health.

The purpose of these web pages is to provide information and resources to support staff, students and parents.

We hope you find it useful.