The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) offers help and advice for parents who have difficulty reading, writing spelling or doing maths. They have a freephone number (1800 20 20 65) to contact or a website www.takethefirststep.ie.

NALA also has a website www.helpmykidlearn.ie that provides some suggestions for activities that parents can do with their children to develop their literacy and numeracy. It includes general information, fun activities and useful tips that can be integrated into any part of their day.