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Budget 2025 Education & Parenting Update

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 01/10/2024.
Tags: Education And Politics Teachers ParentingBudget 2025 Education & Parenting Update


A total of €1.3 billion has been allocated to the Department of Education for 2025,
This will include:

  • Free schoolbooks to be provided up to Leaving Cert
  • Fees will be waived for school State exams next year.
  • 1,600 additional Special Needs Assistants
  • Provision for more than 768 ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    New Regulations for Childminding

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/09/2024.
    Tags: ParentingNew Regulations for Childminding


    Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman has announced the publication of the new Childminding Regulations, which will come into effect on 30 September. This is the first time that childminders will be able to register with Tusla under new regulations that reflect the home and family setting in which childminders work and that take into account the ... click to read full post & comments


    Schools participating in new Leaving Certificate Subjects

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/09/2024.
    Tags: Education And Politics Teachers ParentingSchools participating in new Leaving Certificate Subjects


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today published the list of 100 selected Phase One Schools that will be the first to offer Leaving Certificate Drama, Film and Theatre Studies and Leaving Certificate Climate Action and Sustainable Development from the start of the 2025/26 school year.

    Among the schools participating in phase one, 57 post-primary schools have been ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    CBS Synge Street to transition to Gaelcholaiste

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 13/09/2024.
    Tags: ParentingCBS Synge Street to transition to Gaelcholaiste


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has welcomed the announcement from Edmund Rice Schools Trust (ERST) that CBS Synge Street will transition from an English medium, single-sex post-primary school to a co-educational Irish-medium Gaelcholáiste commencing with the first year intake in the school year ... click to read full post & comments


    Commission of Investigation to be set up and Scoping Inquiry Report Published

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 04/09/2024.
    Tags: Education And Politics ParentingCommission of Investigation to be set up and Scoping Inquiry Report Published


    Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced that a Commission of Investigation is to be established, following a recommendation in the Report of the Scoping Inquiry set up to examine historical sexual abuse in day and boarding schools run by ... click to read full post & comments


    12 New & Revised Leaving Cert Subjects

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 04/09/2024.
    Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting12 New & Revised Leaving Cert Subjects


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has welcomed the publication of 12 new and revised Leaving Certificate subjects and Senior Cycle Programmes. This is part of the Senior Cycle redevelopment which the ... click to read full post & comments


    Pilot in-school therapy supports for Special Schools

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 22/08/2024.
    Tags: Education And Politics Teachers ParentingPilot in-school therapy supports for Special Schools


    Following the 9th August announcement of Government approval of the pilot for enhanced in-school therapy supports for 16 special schools, Minister O’Gorman, Minister Foley, Minister Rabbitte, Minister Naughton, senior HSE and NCSE officials have today ... click to read full post & comments


    Cyberbullying Training for Teachers

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 16/08/2024.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingCyberbullying Training for Teachers


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has welcomed the news that over 600 teachers have undertaken training to address incidents of cyberbullying. The online training to address cyberbullying is being provided by ... click to read full post & comments


    Almost half of children are bullied - survey

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 16/08/2024.
    Tags: ParentingAlmost half of children are bullied - survey


    The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) commissioned Tomorrow Starts with Us, a survey carried out with Amárach Research to mark the OCO’s 20th Anniversary. The cost of living, mental health services and future housing needs are the top three concerns for over 1,000 secondary school students who ... click to read full post & comments


    Home Tuition Grant Scheme 2024/2025

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 19/06/2024.
    Tags: ParentingHome Tuition Grant Scheme 2024/2025


    The Department of Education have published details of the Home Tuition Grant Scheme for 2024/2025.
    The purpose of the Home Tuition Grant Scheme is to ... click to read full post & comments


    Procedures to prevent Bullying Behaviour announced

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 19/06/2024.
    Tags: Education & Politics Teachers ParentingProcedures to prevent Bullying Behaviour announced


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today launched the ‘Bí Cineálta procedures to prevent and address bullying behaviour for primary, post-primary and special schools'.

    These ‘Bí Cineálta’ (‘Be Kind’) procedures were developed in collaboration with the education partners and are heavily informed by ... click to read full post & comments


    ASTI dismayed at reduction in Summer Programme Funding

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/06/2024.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingASTI dismayed at reduction in Summer Programme Funding


    'Shocking’ reduction in funding for Schools’ Summer Programme will impact most vulnerable children

    The ASTI has expressed its dismay at the decision to reduce funding for schools providing Summer Programme education for vulnerable students, including students with ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    18,133 Ukrainian students in Irish Schools

    Posted by on 11/06/2024.
    Tags: Teachers Parenting18,133 Ukrainian students in Irish Schools


    The Department of Education can confirm that 18,133 Ukrainian pupils had been enrolled in schools across Ireland at the beginning of June. Out of that figure, 11,287 of these pupils had ... click to read full post & comments


    136,000 students begin State Examinations

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 05/06/2024.
    Tags: Parenting136,000 students begin State Examinations


    Minister for Education Norma Foley, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht Thomas Byrne have extended good luck and ... click to read full post & comments


    Year 2 of Free Schoolbook Scheme for Primary

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 08/05/2024.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersYear 2 of Free Schoolbook Scheme for Primary


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Hildegarde Naughton TD and Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform with special responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth TD have today (Wednesday 8 May 2024) announced details of year 2 of the Primary Schoolbooks Scheme which provides free schoolbooks to ... click to read full post & comments


    Computer Science Week Launched

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 19/04/2024.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingComputer Science Week Launched



    Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, has launched Computer Science Week 2024, which is set to take place from 20 – 27 April.

    Events set to take place during Computer Science Week 2024 will focus on the ... click to read full post & comments


    Phased return to normal Leaving Certificate

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 17/04/2024.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersPhased return to normal Leaving Certificate


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today confirmed that the gradual return to normal Leaving Certificate outcomes will begin in 2025. For students in 2024, there will be no change from last year with grades to stay at ... click to read full post & comments


    Revised Assessment of Need Process for schools announced

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 16/04/2024.
    Tags: Education And Politics Teachers ParentingRevised Assessment of Need Process for schools announced


    Minister for Education Norma Foley, TD, and Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Hildegarde Naughton, TD, have announced a revised assessment of need process for schools.

    This revised process has been developed on foot of a recent High Court judgement which found that ... click to read full post & comments


    Dept of Ed statement on Junior Cycle School Book Scheme

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 25/03/2024.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingDept of Ed statement on Junior Cycle School Book Scheme


    Statement issued by Department of Education on the Delivery of the Junior Cycle Schoolbooks advising that additional user-friendly resources and support will be provided after Easter Break

    The new Junior Cycle Schoolbooks Scheme is ... click to read full post & comments


    Location of two new special schools confirmed

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 25/03/2024.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersLocation of two new special schools confirmed


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD have confirmed the location of two new special schools in Limerick and Kildare. This follows their announcement on 6 December 2023 of the establishment of four new special schools for ... click to read full post & comments


    Public invited to have say on new Primary Curriculum

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 08/03/2024.
    Tags: ParentingPublic invited to have say on new Primary Curriculum


    As part of the redevelopment of the Primary School Curriculum, NCCA has opened the consultation process inviting the public to have their say on the new primary school curriculum in modern Ireland.

    The NCCA is consulting on ... click to read full post & comments(2)


    Phased changes to School Bus Transport scheme likely

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 27/02/2024.
    Tags: ParentingPhased changes to School Bus Transport scheme likely


    It is expected that the Minister for Education, Normal Foley, will update the Government today on the review of the school transport scheme which is used by 161,000 students.

    Under the current scheme, the rules require that students must choose the school nearest ... click to read full post & comments


    Secondary School Immunisation Programme has started

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/02/2024.
    Tags: ParentingSecondary School Immunisation Programme has started


    Immunisation is one of the most effective ways of protecting your child against harmful diseases. The HSE is advising parents of first year students to make sure their child gets vaccinated through the HSE school ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Leaving Certificate Oral Examinations 2024

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 18/12/2023.
    Tags: Education & Politics Teachers ParentingLeaving Certificate Oral Examinations 2024


    ASTI and ISSU issued statements expressing disappointment at the Examination Comission's announcement that 2024 Leaving Certificate Oral examinations will once again be held during the first week of the students Easter Break (Saturday 23rd to Thursday 28th March 2024) - see statements below ... click to read full post & comments


    Leaving Cert Reforms Consultation

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 14/12/2023.
    Tags: Teachers Parenting Education & PoliticsLeaving Cert Reforms Consultation


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD along with Arlene Forster, Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), today formally marked the recent launch of the open consultation on draft specifications for six Leaving ... click to read full post & comments


    Feeder Schools Lists published for 2023

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/12/2023.
    Tags: Teachers Education & Politics ParentingFeeder Schools Lists published for 2023


    The college progression data or information on ‘feeder schools’ to third level for autumn 2023 is available today on Schooldays.ie providing school-by-school information on which students have progressed to which colleges this year.

    To view the information on your school for the last thirteen years on Schooldays.ie, visit ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Four New Special Schools for Students Announced

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 06/12/2023.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingFour New Special Schools for Students Announced


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD have today, 6 December, announced the establishment of four new special schools next year to cater for the increasing number of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). ... click to read full post & comments


    Irish students are Best Performers in Reading Literacy

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 05/12/2023.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingIrish students are Best Performers in Reading Literacy


    Minister Foley welcomes the publication of PISA 2022 results, showing students significantly above average in mathematics, reading and science. ... click to read full post & comments


    Students Demand Orals Examinations to Return to Pre-Pandemic Timings

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 16/11/2023.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingStudents Demand Orals Examinations to Return to Pre-Pandemic Timings


    The Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU) is demanding that Oral Examination times be changed to before the Easter break, reverting back to the timetable in place pre-pandemic. ... click to read full post & comments


    New Plan to Encourage no Smartphones for Children in Primary Schools

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 09/11/2023.
    Tags: ParentingNew Plan to Encourage no Smartphones for Children in Primary Schools


    The Government has approved plans to roll out resources to support parents and parent associations who wish to develop voluntary codes regarding smartphone use among primary school children. ... click to read full post & comments


    Junior Cycle Results 2023 issue today

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 18/10/2023.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersJunior Cycle Results 2023  issue today


    2023 is the first time that the number of candidates taking Junior Cycle tests has surpassed 70,000 with 70,727 receiving their Junior Cycle results today. Schools will be making results available to students today at a time decided by ... click to read full post & comments


    Budget 2024 Education & Parenting Update

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 10/10/2023.
    Tags: Education And Politics Teachers ParentingBudget 2024 Education & Parenting Update


    A total of €10.5 billion has been allocated to the Department of Education for 2024, This will include:

  • Free schoolbooks to be provided for first three years of secondary school (iPads & private schools not included)
  • Fees will be waived for school State exams next year.
  • There will be a once-off ... click to read full post & comments


    Free Bedtime Story Books for Children 4 years and under

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 09/10/2023.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersFree Bedtime Story Books for Children 4 years and under


    Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development today announced the First 5 Little Book at Bedtime initiative, in collaboration with public libraries and the Local Government Management Agency.  ... click to read full post & comments


    Campaign to Encourage School Attendance Announced

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 26/09/2023.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersCampaign to Encourage School Attendance Announced


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today unveils €6 million in one off funding to support and promote attendance in primary, post-primary and special schools. ... click to read full post & comments


    Update to Senior Cycle Redevelopment

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/09/2023.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersUpdate to Senior Cycle Redevelopment


    The Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, today 20 September 2023, announces an updated programme for Senior Cycle Redevelopment. ... click to read full post & comments


    Primary School Reps Call for Increased Funding of 50%

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/09/2023.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersPrimary School Reps Call for Increased Funding of 50%


    In last year’s budget, Minister for Education Norma Foley TD increased the primary school capitation grant to €258 per pupil to assist schools in dealing with the myriad of financial pressures facing school communities. ... click to read full post & comments


    Junior Cycle Exam Results Due on 18 October

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 11/09/2023.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersJunior Cycle Exam Results Due on 18 October


    Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced the Junior Cycle exam results are due out on 18th October 2023. ... click to read full post & comments


    New Primary Mathematics Curriculum Launched

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 11/09/2023.
    Tags: Teachers ParentingNew Primary Mathematics Curriculum Launched


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today launches the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum for all primary and special schools. ... click to read full post & comments


    25% Primary & 40% Secondary experience cyberbullying

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 07/09/2023.
    Tags: Parenting25% Primary & 40% Secondary experience cyberbullying


    CyberSafeKids published startling figures in the annual CyberSafeKids’ Annual Trends and Usage Report. ... click to read full post & comments


    61,736 Students Received Leaving Certificate Results Today

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 25/08/2023.
    Tags: Parenting61,736 Students Received Leaving Certificate Results Today


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD and Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education Thomas Byrne TD have congratulated the X candidates across Ireland receiving the results of their Leaving Certificate examinations today. ... click to read full post & comments


    90% increase in demand for National Childcare Scheme

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 11/08/2023.
    Tags: Parenting90% increase in demand for National Childcare Scheme


    There has been unprecedented demand for the National Childcare Scheme in first six months since increased subsidies came into effect. ... click to read full post & comments


    Register online for free GP care for children aged 6 & 7

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 11/08/2023.
    Tags: ParentingRegister online for free GP care for children aged 6 & 7


    Families and guardians can register online for free GP Care for children aged 6 and 7 for the first time from today, Friday 11th August 2023. ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    The Real Cost of Free Education

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 02/08/2023.
    Tags: ParentingThe Real Cost of Free Education


    Barnardos Calls on the Government to: 

    1. Extend free schoolbooks to all secondary school children 
    2. Ensure all schools have an option of a low-cost uniform   
    3. Maintain back to school allowance increase 
    4. End voluntary contributions  ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Consultation Process for new Traveller & Roma Education Strategy

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 17/07/2023.
    Tags: Parenting Teachers Consultation Process for new Traveller & Roma Education Strategy


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today opened a public consultation process to inform development of the new Traveller and Roma Education Strategy. ... click to read full post & comments



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