Parents call for clarity; Children seek reassurance

Barnardos Back to School Survey 2020 highlights impact of school closures and suggests anxious weeks ahead

“I have no clue on what it will be like when she goes back and if she will be safe.”

(Primary School Parent, Barnardos Parents’ Back to School Survey 2020)

30th July 2020: Worry and lack of clarity about children going back to school ... click to read full post & comments

€375 million plan announced to support re-opening of schools

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 27/07/2020.
Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers

The Government has today announced a €375 plan to support the reopening of primary and secondary schools at the end of August.

The full details of the ... click to read full post & comments

Leaving Cert Calculated Grades to issue thru Grades Portal 9am on 7 Sept

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that Calculated Grades results will issue directly to students through the student portal on 7 September at 9.00am. Results will also ... click to read full post & comments

Students & Parents Seek Supports Ahead of Schools Reopening

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The ISSU, NCPPP, IGC, and UNICEF are urgently calling on the Government to provide the additional resources students need this Autumn, as preparations continue for the safe reopening of schools after ... click to read full post & comments

Leaving Cert Results & CAO offers will happen in September

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 16/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that the Student Portal for the Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades will open for students next Monday, 20 July 2020 at 12 o’clock.

Through this portal, all Leaving Certificate students will be able to ... click to read full post & comments

Kids invited to showcase local heritage with LEGO

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 16/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting

The Heritage Council is calling on children across the country to put their imagination to good use this summer by using LEGO® bricks to recreate their favourite example of ... click to read full post & comments

Students with Down Syndrome eligible for July Provision

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 07/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting Education And Politics

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD ... click to read full post & comments

‘Remember the Rainbow’ to support diversity

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

Creative agency In the Company of Huskies, together with charity BeLonG To Youth Services, put out a message of inclusion in a new campaign aimed at primary school children.

The rainbow is a powerful symbol of respect and equality around the world. Yet for decades, ... click to read full post & comments

Minister Harris urges students to apply for SUSI

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 02/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today urged students ... click to read full post & comments

Back to School Guidelines Published

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 02/07/2020.
Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers

The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has welcomed the publication of interim public health advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in relation to the re-opening of schools. 

The interim public health advice is being ... click to read full post & comments(2)

Minister announces National Play Day 2020

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 01/07/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Roderic O’Gorman T.D., today announced National Play Day 2020 ... click to read full post & comments

Guidance on Summer Provision issued to Schools

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 26/06/2020.
Tags: Teachers Parenting

The Deprtment of Education and Skills have written to all School Principals providing public health guidelines for the running of the summer programmes due to ... click to read full post & comments

Schools Meals Programme to be available for the summer

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 26/06/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty announced that she is extending the funding for the School Meals Programme for summer 2020.

The programme provides ... click to read full post & comments

New Resources for starting pre-school or primary school

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 16/06/2020.
Tags: Parenting

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone and the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD, today launched an initiative for children and families ... click to read full post & comments

Roadmap for re-opening of schools published

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/06/2020.
Tags: Teachers Parenting

The Government today published a report on planning around the next school year and the reopening of schools. 

Minister McHugh said: “It is clear that the risks and impacts on children and society where access to education is significantly reduced are considerable particularly for ... click to read full post & comments

Summer Provision Programme Details announced

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/06/2020.
Tags: Parenting Education And Politics Teachers

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD, the Minister for Health Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Disability Issues Finian McGrath today announced Summer Provision 2020 – a significantly expanded programme for ... click to read full post & comments(3)

Supports for re-opening of Childcare announced

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 10/06/2020.
Tags: Parenting

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone today announced a major funding package to facilitate the reopening of childcare facilities from 29 June.  The Minister said:
Early Learning and Childcare Services are important for children and their parents, and they are essential ... click to read full post & comments

Summer Prog for kids with Special Ed needs to go ahead

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 05/06/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today confirmed that a Summer Education Programme will take place for children with significant special educational needs and those at greatest risk of ... click to read full post & comments(1)

Ireland’s National School Photography Awards

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/06/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The INSPA team would like to congratulate every school who participated in the 2019/20 National School Photography Awards. ... click to read full post & comments

Childcare services can resume 29th June

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 30/05/2020.
Tags: Parenting

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone announced yesterday a number of developments to assist childcare providers and parents plan for the reopening of services on June 29.

Minister Zappone welcomed expert guidance provided by the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) written specifically for the childcare ... click to read full post & comments

All Leaving Cert students must register on new portal

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 25/05/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

 
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD today announced that the new online Calculated Grades Student Portal will open for registration to ... click to read full post & comments

Inspirational Video Messages for 6th Class Students

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 25/05/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

Children’s writer, Sarah Webb has invited well known people to record short inspirational videos ... click to read full post & comments

ASTI secures full indemnity and will engage with Calculated Grades

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 22/05/2020.
Tags: Teachers Parenting

Updated 22/5/20 at 4.15pm
ASTI secures full indemnity, advises its members to engage with the Calculated Grades for Leaving Certificate 2020 model

The ASTI, together with the union’s legal advisers, engaged with the ... click to read full post & comments

Guidance published for schools on Calculated Grades System

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 21/05/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today announced the publication of detailed guidance on the new system of Calculated Grades for ... click to read full post & comments

Leaving Cert Exams Cancelled - Calculated Grades to be awarded

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 08/05/2020.
Tags: Parenting Education And Politics Teachers

All students to be offered the option of accepting Calculated Grades or sitting Leaving Certificate written examinations at a later date 

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has today announced the ... click to read full post & comments(1)

Representatives meet over leaving cert exams

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 06/05/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The latest meeting of a series of scheduled meetings between student, parent, teacher, and school management representatives is scheduled to take place at ... click to read full post & comments

Families to receive partial refunds on school transport fees

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 30/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting

Refunds to be issued to families at end of school year

Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and the Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development John Halligan have announced that families will receive refunds for school transport ... click to read full post & comments(3)

All 3rd years to receive certs for the completion of Junior Cycle

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 29/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers Education And Politics

All third year Junior Cycle students to be awarded certificates for the completion of Junior Cycle by the Department of Education and Skills

-          Schools given autonomy to assess students and all students to ... click to read full post & comments

A Little Breaducation - Simple, Fun Activities for Kids

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 27/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

IBBA and Bord Bia make primary schools programme available online.

Looking for some new, simple ways to keep kids occupied at home? The Irish Bread Bakers Association (IBBA) and Bord Bia ... click to read full post & comments

Media Literacy In The Digital Space

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 27/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

We are living in a time where people are relying on online sources and social media to stay in touch, ... click to read full post & comments

Suite of Resources launched for Children and Parents

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 27/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Education And Politics

Parents Centre contains information for parents and provides links to a wide range of trusted and high quality online resources ... click to read full post & comments

Minister welcomes Deferral of HPAT Results

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 23/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor has welcomed the decision ... click to read full post & comments

Digital supports announced for exam students

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Education And Politics

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today ) announced a special €10 million fund to support the purchase of technology and devices for ... click to read full post & comments

Cúla4 ar Scoil - for primary pupils attending Gaelscoileanna

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

TG4 new programme, Cúla4 ar Scoil commenced today, Monday 20 April 2020, broadcasting on weekdays at 10a.m. All schools are currently closed under Covid-19 restrictions. This programme will cater for ... click to read full post & comments

 ASTI will work to support delayed Leaving Cert

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 15/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The ASTI has stated that it will work to support the Minister for Education and Skills’ decision to postpone the June Leaving Certificate examinations until ... click to read full post & comments

Leaving Certificate Exams Postponed, Junior Cert Cancelled

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 10/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The Minister has announced this afternoon that his years Leaving Certificate examinations have been postponed until late July or ... click to read full post & comments(1)

Teddies in the Window - Bear Hunt for Children

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 06/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting

Residents of Stoneybatter in Dublin are "bringing colour to their streets" by putting teddy bears in their front windows for children to spot while out walking around with parents.

Resident Síona Cahill was inspired to put cuddly toys in her window after hearing about other ... click to read full post & comments(1)

ISSU Exam Survey #ClarificationNow

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 06/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) is continually striving for the clarity needed on the 2020 State Examinations contingency plan.

In response to the release of our ISSU State Examinations 2020 survey report ... click to read full post & comments(5)

Guidance on Continuity of Schooling

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 03/04/2020.
Tags: Teachers Parenting

The Department of Education has published a document titled 'Guidance on Continuity of Schooling - for primary and post-primary Schools'.

All schools are currently closed under Covid-19 restrictions. ... click to read full post & comments(6)

New Allocation Model for SNAs deferred

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 03/04/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

The Minister for Education & Skills Joe McHugh TD has announced that the planned new allocation model for Special Needs Assistants has been deferred for ... click to read full post & comments(1)

School Transport On-Line Application / Tickets

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 27/03/2020.
Tags: Parenting

To use School Transport Scheme Services, pupils must be in possession of a valid ticket for travel. ... click to read full post & comments

RTE to Broadcast School on TV from Monday

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 27/03/2020.
Tags: Parenting

RTÉ has confirmed that it will broadcast over an hour of "school on TV" to support primary school children and their parents at home.

It is part of a cross-platform teaching initiative that has been developed by RTÉ at short notice ... click to read full post & comments

School meals scheme to continue during Covid-19 outbreak

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 27/03/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

Government has today (Thursday 26 March 2020) issued schools with updated guidance to help them operate the School Meals Programme amid ... click to read full post & comments(2)

Minister confirms schools not re-opening 1st April

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 24/03/2020.
Tags: Parenting Teachers

According to RTE, Minister for Education Joe McHugh has confirmed that schools will not be reopening in the short term. 

RTE reports that the Minister was speaking on GalwayBay FM when he said that schools will not be opening immediately after 29 March and there should be ... click to read full post & comments