A simple and effective literacy programme.

For parents and teachers of struggling students

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A new approach

A brand-new approach for teaching struggling students to read.

Easy to teach

A simple structured literacy reading system combined with colour-coded phonics.

Fun To Engage With

Interactive, colourful lessons that are engaging for both student and teacher.

Teaching struggling readers is hard.


Whether you're a teacher or a parent, you've probably tried lots of reading programmes but made little progress — which is soul-destroying when a child's basic literacy is at stake. As a teacher, it's disheartening to watch dyslexia and literacy difficulties in your school grow year on year. As a parent, you worry every day, because your child's confidence and happiness are suffering.

We believe teachers and parents deserve a simple, effective and engaging way to teach struggling readers.

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A new approach.

Dcode combines the world-renowned Orton-Gillingham structured literacy approach with colour-coded phonics.

With a step-by-step reading programme that's easy to teach, you'll experience:

  • Engaged and activated children who don't get bored
  • Increased student and teacher motivation with each lesson yielding a breakthrough
  • The joy and fulfilment of seeing your dyslexic student read confidently
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It's heartbreaking to watch a child struggle.

Dcode creator and founder Mary Moran has specialized in dyslexic tutoring for over 30 years.
“I understand how desperate you feel when you’re responsible for a child who is struggling to read and nothing you do is making a difference.”

That is why I created Dcode. Based on the Orton-Gillingham structured literacy approach, and informed by decades of success teaching dyslexic students, Dcode is a unique reading programme that has worked for me over and over again. Professionals I have worked with agree.

“An excellent resource for struggling children”
Dr. Saoirse Mac Cartaigh, Chartered Educational and Child Psychologist.

It will work for you too.

About Us

We Are Part Of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland


I feel honoured and proud to have been awarded a place on the prestigious SEI Impact Programme, 2022–23, which I have since completed. Over that year I was mentored and supported by the team at Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and, along with the other four awardees, guided on my journey to building a socially impactful enterprise. The motivation I have gained over the years from teaching wonderful children — struggling with an inability to learn to read due to dyslexia or other neurodiversity, — has shaped my life's purpose: to ensure every child learns to read effectively and confidently.



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Teachers, parents, and children love Dcode.

"A Joy To Teach"

Mary has created a reading programme that is a joy to teach. Her years of experience with dyslexic students are evident in this ingenious system. She deeply understands the challenges that both readers and teachers face and has created a programme that overcomes them.

Karen
Teacher

"Dcode is Different"

I find reading really hard and my Mum sometimes got cross when I didn't pay attention during our lessons. When we got Dcode, I found it really easy to remember the vowels because of the colours. Now I read every night by myself for fun. Dcode is different to the lessons I did before and I love it.

Abbie
Age 11

"Highly Recommended"

I have been using Dcode for 4 months. It's a great programme. Very easy to follow and the children love the bright colours. Highly recommend it.

Lorna
Primary School Teacher

"It's simple, it's engaging, and it works."

As a parent of a dyslexic son, who had been going to a specialised tutor for over 3 years, twice a week, and who was so tired of his lessons, I can tell you that Dcode literally changed our lives. I quickly learned how to teach it, and now my son loves it. It's simple, it's engaging, and it works.

Lynda
Parent

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Prep for Sep: School Literacy Bundles for the new school year!

🎒 The bigger the bundle, the greater the school discount! Mix and match your Dcode and Ncode bundles and add some decodable readers below to automatically unlock up to 15% off at checkout. Official Purchase Orders (POs) and invoicing fully supported.

  • Any 2-3 books → Save 6%
  • Any 4-7 books → Save 8%
  • Any 8-11 books → Save 11%
  • 12 books and above → Save 15%

Dcode services for parents and teachers.

Dcode/ Ncode Literacy Programme

From €30

Dcode €30 · Ncode €35

The programme is eight Dcode books plus the Ncode Spelling Manual, supported by a teacher manual. Books 1–7 and the Ncode manual each come with drill cards and a short instruction video.


Many children read confidently once they've completed Dcode Books 1–4.


More challenged readers may progress through the final four books.

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Parent & Child Private Assessment

Limited Avilability

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A 45-minute private, in-person consultation with Dcode creator Mary Moran, in which your child's reading level is professionally assessed.


Parents are shown how to teach the relevant part of the Dcode/Ncode Programme, so they can confidently start working with their child at home.

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Dcode/Ncode Teacher Training & Seminars

Price On Enquiry

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Teachers and parents are trained to deliver the relevant part of the Dcode/Ncode Programme, so they can confidently support each child.




Each seminar is tailored to your setting through a focused Q&A session.





Mary addresses the specific needs of children in your school's care, and teachers learn how to use Dcode and Ncode with individual pupils and small groups.



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Getting started with Dcode is simple.

1.

Buy the books

Invest in the Dcode/ Ncode literacy programme one book at a time

2.

Watch the videos

Watch Mary's short instructional videos on our YouTube channel and learn how to take your student through each lesson.

3.

Invest 15 minutes a day

And celebrate as your struggling reader overcomes a new challenge at each step.

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Insights into teaching reading using Structured Literacy; promotions and discounts for schools, parents and tutors; hope for struggling readers.

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  • info@dcodedyslexia.com
  • 087 943 7767

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