Literacy Support Guide for the Literacy Co-Requisite Exams
This guide has been created to support parents and caregivers in understanding the key writing and language skills their child needs—especially if they are dyslexic—to prepare for the New Zealand Literacy Co-requisite exams.
Who is this for?
This guide is for parents, caregivers, and educators of children in Years 4 to 8 who want to better understand their child’s literacy strengths and to help support any challenging areas such as grammar, sentence structure, writing, vocabulary, and many other areas. These skills form the foundation for success in the NCEA Literacy Co-requisite and are best developed well before high school.
I hope this resource is both practical and encouraging, helping to build knowledge and understanding, while also offering a way for schools and parents to connect and work together to support every child’s learning journey.
Link to the full document can be found here DEB Literacy Support Guide for the Co Requistes Exams
This document was created by Sharon Scurr and uploaded onto the website 03 September 2025