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Dept of Education Inspectorate Report 2021-2023
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 19/12/2024.Tags: Education And Politics Parenting Teachers
The Inspectorate of the Department of Education has published the Department of Education Inspectorate Report (2021-2023) and Thematic Review, presenting many positive findings regarding educational provision in schools, early learning and care settings and [end intro} other educational settings in Ireland.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the quality of education provision in such settings between January 2021 and December 2023 and a thematic review of a number of aspects of education provision in Ireland.
Across the continuum of education provision for children aged from birth to eighteen years, inspectors found that children and young people generally experienced high-quality education. The report indicates that school and setting leaders, teachers and educators contributed significantly to maintaining stability in the quality of education provision both during the COVID-19 period and since then.
The report also identifies areas that require development and improvement to strengthen the education system in the coming years.
School attendance: The report notes how the Irish education system has been proactive in addressing school attendance issues that have come to the fore since COVID. It also notes that challenges remain in relation to ensuring that school attendance rates continue to improve to pre-pandemic levels. It highlights that strategies to address attendance should be underpinned by an awareness of the critical link between high-quality responsive teaching and consistently good attendance.
Assessment: One element of the provision of high-quality teaching identified as requiring improvement, to varying degrees, is that of assessment. The report identifies scope for improvement in assessment policies and approaches in a significant proportion of schools. In those schools, the capacity to gather and use assessment information and data to develop student learning plans was found to be underdeveloped. This finding is related to an identified need for better differentiation in teaching strategies and learning tasks in these schools to ensure that appropriate and adaptive teaching can facilitate student-centred learning.
Inclusive education: The inspection programme in primary schools, special schools and post-primary schools during the period 2023-2024 placed a focus on inclusion – with particular reference to the inclusion of children and young people with special educational needs. The inspection findings during that period show that the Irish education system has made significant progress towards inclusive provision. However, the findings also indicate that there are still areas that need improvement to ensure that all children have access to high-quality learning experiences and that they feel valued, respected and included in their school community.
Publishing the report, Chief Inspector Yvonne Keating said:
“Our inspections show that there are significant strengths across the Irish education system, spanning early years, primary, and post-primary levels. Important drivers of these achievements are the professionalism, skills, and commitment of those involved in teaching, in leading our schools and early learning and care settings, and in supporting the learning and wellbeing of children and young people. This strong foundation positions us well to make further progress towards educational excellence for all learners.”
Minister for Education Norma Foley welcomed the publication of the report by the Inspectorate:
“I am delighted to welcome this comprehensive and positive report, which draws upon extensive inspection findings and research taken from across our education sectors. The findings paint a picture of a stable and thriving education system; one that has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, particularly in the face of recent challenges.
“It acknowledges the significant strides made in creating active and stimulating learning environments, implementing child-centred curricula and striving to foster a sense of belonging among our young learners. These achievements are a testament to the unwavering commitment of our school leaders, teachers, staff members, students, families, and voluntary board members.
“While we should celebrate these successes, we should also recognise the areas identified for further development. The report provides valuable insights into where we can enhance our practices, particularly in the areas of assessment and inclusive education.
“Together, we will build upon this strong foundation to ensure that every child in Ireland has access to the highest quality education, nurturing their potential and preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the future
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Feeder Schools Lists published for 2024
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 10/12/2024.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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The college progression data or information on ‘feeder schools’ to third level for autumn 2024 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)
30,000 second-level teachers to stage lunchtime protest
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 12/11/2024.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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More than 30,000 members of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) will hold a nationwide lunchtime protest outside schools next Tuesday, 19th November in which they will seek ... click to read full post & comments
School Counselling Pilot Extended
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 25/10/2024.Tags: Teachers Parenting
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD last week announced the extension of Strand 1 of the Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot to 61 urban DEIS primary schools in Tallaght, Clondalkin, Finglas, Ballymun and Darndale.
The schools that will now be included in the pilot have been ... click to read full post & comments
SPHE Information for parents and guardians
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 25/10/2024.Tags: Parenting
A new Social, Personal, and Health Education curriculum (SPHE) was introduced in September 2023 for all first-year students.
Over the three years of Junior Cycle, students will learn a variety of ... click to read full post & comments
Plans to establish 5 New Special Schools
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 21/10/2024.Tags: Teachers Parenting
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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Hildegarde Naughton TD have on 18 October, announced plans to establish five new special schools next year to cater for the increasing number of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The schools will cater for children and young people with ... click to read full post & comments
Budget 2025 Education & Parenting Update
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 01/10/2024.Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting
A total of €1.3 billion has been allocated to the Department of Education for 2025,
This will include:
New Regulations for Childminding
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 20/09/2024.Tags: Parenting
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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 Parenting
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: Parenting
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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 Parenting
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 Parenting
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 Parenting
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 Parenting
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: Parenting
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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: Parenting
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 Parenting
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 Parenting
'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 Parenting
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: Parenting
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 Teachers
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 Parenting
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 Teachers
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 Parenting
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 Parenting
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 Teachers
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: Parenting
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: Parenting
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: Parenting
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 Parenting
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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 & Politics
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 Parenting
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 Parenting
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 Parenting
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 Parenting
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: Parenting
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 Teachers
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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 Parenting
A total of €10.5 billion has been allocated to the Department of Education for 2024, This will include:
Free Bedtime Story Books for Children 4 years and under
Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 09/10/2023.Tags: Parenting Teachers
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 Teachers
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 Teachers
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 Teachers
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 Teachers
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 Parenting
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