Организация Learning MATTERS получила право управлять национальным знаком качества для инклюзивного образования при дислексии в Новой Зеландии

Learning MATTERS Awarded Stewardship Of New Zealand's Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark Learning MATTERS has been awarded ownership and stewardship of New Zealand's nationally recognised Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark (DFQM) following a competitive open tender process conducted by the Tertiary Education Commission. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the future of dyslexia-friendly practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Learning MATTERS will build on the strong foundations of the DFQM while expanding its reach beyond tertiary education to create an end-to-end quality framework spanning early childhood education, schools, tertiary education, vocational training and workplaces. The DFQM is a nationally recognised accreditation framework that supports organisations to strengthen teaching practice, foster inclusive environments, and improve outcomes for people with dyslexia. Since its establishment, it has helped organisations build their capability to better support learners with dyslexia and other literacy-related learning needs. Learning MATTERS Founder and General Manager Carla McNeil said the opportunity represents much more than a change in ownership. "We are incredibly proud to have been entrusted with the future of the Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark. It has already established a strong reputation for supporting organisations to become more inclusive, and we are committed to honouring that legacy while taking it even further." McNeil believes the time is right for New Zealand to adopt a more connected approach to supporting people with dyslexia throughout their lives. "Dyslexia doesn't begin at university, and it certainly doesn't end when someone leaves education. Our vision is to create the country's first end-to-end quality framework that supports people from early childhood, through school, tertiary education, vocational training and into employment." "Every stage of life presents opportunities for success or unnecessary barriers. By helping organisations build genuine capability, we can ensure more New Zealanders experience environments where dyslexia is understood, strengths are recognised, and people are empowered to reach their potential." It is estimated that around one in seven New Zealanders experience characteristics associated with dyslexia. Research consistently shows that early identification, effective teaching and inclusive environments can significantly improve educational achievement, workforce participation and long-term wellbeing. Since 2016, Learning MATTERS has become one of New Zealand's leading organisations in literacy improvement, structured literacy, dyslexia support and implementation science. The organisation has worked alongside hundreds of schools, tertiary providers, educational leaders and government agencies to strengthen teaching practice and improve learner outcomes through evidence-informed approaches. Learning MATTERS believes the DFQM has the potential to become the national benchmark for dyslexia-friendly practice, supporting organisations to continually strengthen their capability while maintaining the rigorous standards that have made the accreditation programme highly respected. "Our ambition is nothing less than to establish New Zealand as a world leader in dyslexia friendly education and employment," McNeil said. "We want every child, every learner and every employee to experience environments where dyslexia is understood, strengths are recognised, and potential is never limited by a lack of knowledge or support. If we can achieve that, the impact will extend far beyond education - it will strengthen communities, workplaces and the future of our country." About Learning MATTERS Learning MATTERS is a New Zealand education company specialising in literacy improvement, structured literacy, dyslexia support, educational consultancy and evidence-informed professional learning. Since 2016, the organisation has partnered with schools, tertiary providers, educational leaders and government agencies across Aotearoa New Zealand to improve teaching practice and learner outcomes.