Our DEIS Plan at Mercy Inchicore

How we’re working together to help everyone succeed

What is DEIS?

• “DEIS” stands for Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools.
• It’s a national programme to support schools like ours.
• Goal: make sure every student gets the best chance to learn and achieve.

Why it matters to you

• More supports for learning and wellbeing.
• Extra help in reading, maths, attendance, and transitions.
• Programmes to involve parents and the community.

Our DEIS Targets at Mercy

• Attendance: more students in class every day.
• Literacy: improving reading and writing skills.
• Numeracy: building stronger maths skills.
• Retention: helping students stay and finish school.
• Partnership with Parents: stronger links between home and school.

Our DEIS Targets at Mercy

• Attainment: helping you do better in exams.
• Transitions: Helpin you move to 1st year from primary, or to senior cycle from junior cycle or even to college!
• Partnership with Others: stronger links between the community, businesses and school.

How we’ll reach these goals

• Mentoring and support groups.
• Homework Club.
• Reading and numeracy initiatives.
• Celebrating attendance.
• Parent information evenings.

What you can do

• Come to school every day, on time.
• Take part in reading and maths activities.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Join a club or help run one.

How we measure success

• We check attendance figures.
• We look at test results and improvements.
• We ask students and parents for feedback.
• We celebrate progress each year.

What change would you like to see?

• You can give feedback about school improvements.
• Your ideas help shape future projects.
• Together we can make Mercy even better!

Click Here to make suggestions

Thank You

• We’re proud of what you achieve every day.
• Talk to your Year Head or the Principal if you have ideas.