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Free Primary School Books from Sept 2023

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound on 22/03/2023.
Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsFree Primary School Books from Sept 2023


It was announced in  Budget 2023 that every primary school and special school in the country would be included in a new €50 million scheme which would cover all school books, workbooks and ... click to read full post & comments(1)


Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2023

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 10/03/2023.
Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsParent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2023


Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman, today launched the Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2023. ... click to read full post & comments


Minister Foley Launches New Primary Curriculum

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 09/03/2023.
Tags: Parenting TeachersMinister Foley Launches New Primary Curriculum


The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today (Thursday 9 March) launched the new Primary Curriculum Framework for all primary and special schools. ... click to read full post & comments


STEM Projects get 6 Million Investment

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 06/03/2023.
Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsSTEM Projects get 6 Million Investment


Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister for Education Norma Foley have today announced an investment of more than €6 million in 40 projects to empower diversity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). ... click to read full post & comments


New Primary Curriculum framework expected

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 06/03/2023.
Tags: Education And Politics Parenting TeachersNew Primary Curriculum framework expected


The Irish Times is reporting this morning that a framework for a new primary curriculum is expected to be published soon. This will be the first major propoosed changs to the ... click to read full post & comments


STEM Education Implementation Plan to 2026

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/03/2023.
Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsSTEM Education Implementation Plan to 2026


Minister for Education, Norma Foley, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, have today, launched the STEM Education Implementation Plan to 2026. This is the second implementation plan as part of the STEM Education Policy Statement 2017–2026. ... click to read full post & comments


5th year sittings of LCert Papers in Irish and English deferred

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 28/02/2023.
Tags: Education And Politics Teachers Parenting5th year sittings of LCert Papers in Irish and English deferred


Plans for Leaving Certificate candidates to sit Paper 1 of their English and Irish exams at the end of fifth year have been reversed by the Minister for Education. It is expected that the Minister will advise the cabinet this morning that ... click to read full post & comments(1)


Research Shows No Advantage in Same-Sex Schools

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/02/2023.
Tags: Parenting TeachersResearch Shows No Advantage in Same-Sex Schools


New research carried out at University of Limerick has revealed that that there is ‘no significant difference’ in academic performance between those attending single sex or mixed schools. ... click to read full post & comments


Savings for parents of school going children

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 21/02/2023.
Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsSavings for parents of school going children


The Government has announced a range of targeted cost-of-living measures. Among the measures which will benefit parents of school going children are ... click to read full post & comments


Summer Programme 2023 Announced

Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 10/02/2023.
Tags: Parenting TeachersSummer Programme 2023 Announced


The Minister for Education Norma Foley and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan announced details of the 2023 Summer Programme. Once again, all schools will have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the ... click to read full post & comments


'Same Rules Apply' Online Safety Campaign

Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 07/02/2023.
Tags: Parenting'Same Rules Apply' Online Safety Campaign


  • 50% of children surveyed said they 'spend too much time online'
  • 30% of children said they can 'go online whenever they want'
  • 22% had seen something online in the last year that they 'wouldn't want their parents to know about'
  • (Source: CyberSafeKids survey of 1600 8-12 yr olds from Sept 2022 - Jan 2023) ... click to read full post & comments


    Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN)

    Posted by Schooldays Nwshound, on 31/01/2023.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsReview of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN)


    Purpose of the public consultation

    The Department of Education is undertaking a review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004.

    The purpose of this review is to provide assurance that the law that governs the provision of education for children with special educational needs is adequate. This is important, in order to ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Feeder Schools Lists published for 2022

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 14/12/2022.
    Tags: Teachers Parenting Education And PoliticsFeeder Schools Lists published for 2022


    The college progression data or information on ‘feeder schools’ to third level for autumn 2022 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 twelve years on Schooldays.ie, visit ... click to read full post & comments


    Review of the EPSEN Act open to Public Consultation

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 30/11/2022.
    Tags: ParentingReview of the EPSEN Act open to Public Consultation


    The Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, has today announced the opening of the public consultation as part of the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004, which provides for the education of children aged under 18 years with special educational needs. ... click to read full post & comments


    Junior Cycle Results issue today

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 23/11/2022.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersJunior Cycle Results issue today


    67,130 Junior Cycle students will finally receive their examination results today. In previous years results would have issued in mid-September. However due to a shortage of examiners along with covid-related arrangements for the Leaving Certificate, Junior Certificate results have been delayed until now.

    Commenting on the delay in issuing the results, the SEC has said ... click to read full post & comments


    First CyberChampion School in Ireland

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 18/11/2022.
    Tags: ParentingFirst CyberChampion School in Ireland


    St. Finian's National School, Dillonstown in Co. Louth is the first school in Ireland to receive ‘CyberChampion’ status from CyberSafeKids. Created and developed by CyberSafeKids, the CyberSafe Tool for Schools enables primary schools to self-evaluate their school's level of cybersafety against best practice. ... click to read full post & comments


    60,000 children to celebrate National Pyjama Day 2022

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 17/11/2022.
    Tags: Parenting60,000 children to celebrate National Pyjama Day 2022


     
    – Charity fundraiser open to public donations for the first time this year – 

    60,000 children will set off to their Early Years and School Age Care settings tomorrow (18.11.22) dressed in pyjamas, slippers and dressing gowns to celebrate National Pyjama Day, ... click to read full post & comments


    School Holidays for next 3 years published

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 14/11/2022.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersSchool Holidays for next 3 years published


    The Department of Education and Science have issued a new circular is to advise managerial authorities of the agreement that has been reached between the parties to the Teachers' Conciliation Council in relation to the standardisation of the breaks at ... click to read full post & comments


    Applications open for the Parent Peer Support Fund

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 21/10/2022.
    Tags: ParentingApplications open for the Parent Peer Support Fund


    €50,000 will be made available for initiatives promoting parent peer support groups. Successful applicants stand to receive grants of up to €2,000 to carry out parent peer support group projects throughout Ireland. ... click to read full post & comments


    Junior Cert Results Date Announced

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 18/10/2022.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersJunior Cert Results Date Announced


    The State Examinations Commission (SEC), intends to issue the 2022 Junior Cycle examination results to candidates on Wednesday 23 November 2022.

    Noting the very significant examiner shortages which affected marking at both Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle this year, the SEC has ... click to read full post & comments


    Budget 2023 Education Update

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 28/09/2022.
    Tags: Parenting TeachersBudget 2023 Education Update


    A total of €9.6 billion has been allocated to the Department of Education for 2023, including a capital budget of €860 million.

    This will include:

  • The average teacher pupil ratio in primary schools being reduced from 24:1 to 23:1 pupils providing ... click to read full post & comments


    Computer Science Week 8-15 October 2022

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 23/09/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsComputer Science Week 8-15 October 2022


    Minister for Education Norma Foley today announced Ireland’s first-ever Computer Science Week taking place from 8-15 October. The week’s events will showcase the exciting benefits and cutting-edge opportunities of Computer Science for students while shining a light on the impressive developments in classrooms around Ireland. ... click to read full post & comments


    Over half of 2022 Leaving Certificate Grades inflated

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 02/09/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Teachers NewsOver half of 2022 Leaving Certificate Grades inflated


    61,000+ Leaving Certificate students receive their Leaving Certificate Results today after 10am. The figure of 61,000 includes 3,051 students who sat the alternative Leaving Certificate Applied programme and ... click to read full post & comments


    Adjustments announced for 2023 State Examinations

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 02/09/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsAdjustments announced for 2023 State Examinations


    The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today announced that adjustments will be made to the assessment arrangements for students due to sit State examinations in 2023, to take account of the disruption to their learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... click to read full post & comments


    Additional special education provision announced

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 24/08/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsAdditional special education provision announced


    The Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education Josepha Madigan TD has today provided an update on the provision of special class and special school places across Dublin and Cork for the forthcoming school year. ... click to read full post & comments


    Fixed charge doubled for ignoring School Traffic Wardens

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 24/08/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsFixed charge doubled for ignoring School Traffic Wardens


    Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Ms. Hildegarde Naughton has announced that she intends to double the fine for failing to stop at a school warden sign. This will see the fine increase from €80 to €160. The announcement comes as the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána call on drivers to watch out for children as they return to school. ... click to read full post & comments


    Parents waiting to hear on School Bus Applications

    Posted by SchoolDays Newshound, on 22/08/2022.
    Tags: ParentingParents waiting to hear on School Bus Applications


    Earlier this year, the government announced it was waiving school transport fees for a year. As a result, Bus Eireann, which operates the scheme, has advised that by the closing date of 29th July, it had ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Students' Union Welcomes News From EUNICAS

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 03/08/2022.
    Tags: ParentingStudents' Union Welcomes News From EUNICAS


    In a statement released by EUNICAS on August 1st, it was confirmed that several third-level institutions across Europe will be accepting late results from Irish students, including Lithuania, Italy, Poland and universities across the Netherlands. ... click to read full post & comments


    Extension of temporary alleviation measures School Transport Scheme

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 02/08/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsExtension of temporary alleviation measures School Transport Scheme


    Minister for Education Norma Foley is pleased to announce, following today’s government decision, that Temporary Alleviation Measures at post-primary level will be continued for the 2022/2023 school year pending completion of the review of the School Transport Scheme. ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Consultation phase on draft SPHE curriculum for Junior Cycle opens

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 18/07/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsConsultation phase on draft SPHE curriculum for Junior Cycle opens


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today, Monday 18 July, welcomes the opening by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) of a consultation phase on the draft Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum, including Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), for Junior Cycle in post-primary schools. ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Back to School Allowance Increase in July

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 11/07/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsBack to School Allowance Increase in July


    In an announcement made on the 11th of July 2022, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys stated the increase in the back-to-school allowance will be made from next week, rather than next month. ... click to read full post & comments(2)


    School Transport Scheme Fees Waived for 2022/23

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 06/07/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsSchool Transport Scheme Fees Waived for 2022/23


    On the 8th of July The Government announced welcome initiatives to assist families with children returning to school in September, including removing fees from school transport for the coming academic year. ... click to read full post & comments(1)


    Cork ETB announced as patrons of new Rochestown special school

    Posted by Schoolday newshound, on 01/07/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsCork ETB announced as patrons of new Rochestown special school


    Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD have confirmed that the new special school in Rochestown which was recently announced will operate under the patronage of Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). ... click to read full post & comments


    Leaving Cert Results Date Announced

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 23/06/2022.
    Tags: ParentingLeaving Cert Results Date Announced


    The State Examinations Commission has announced that the Leaving Certificate Results will be issued to students on Friday 2nd September. This is the ... click to read full post & comments(6)


    'State is failing children with Special Educational Needs'

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 22/06/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Teachers'State is failing children with Special Educational Needs'


    The Department of Education is failing children with Special Educational Needs, particularly in black spots such as Dublin and Cork, regarding the provision of suitable school places, a new report published today by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) has found. ... click to read full post & comments


    Leaving Cert exams underway but still no date for results

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 08/06/2022.
    Tags: ParentingLeaving Cert exams underway but still no date for results


    The Junior and Leaving Certificate written examinations have gotten underway this morning marking the return to traditional written June exams after two years disruption due to Covid.

    It is anticipated that ... click to read full post & comments


    Ministers announce projects to help public understanding of STEM

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 02/06/2022.
    Tags: Education And Politics ParentingMinisters announce projects to help public understanding of STEM


    Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister for Education, Norma Foley, have today announced an investment in 47 projects aimed at improving public understanding of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). ... click to read full post & comments


    Minister Foley invites views on the Action Plan on Bullying

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 27/05/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsMinister Foley invites views on the Action Plan on Bullying


    The Minister for Education Norma Foley today encouraged all pupils and students, parents, school staff members, Education Partners and those involved in school communities to ‘have their say’ on a consultation process on preventing and tackling bullying in schools. This consultation forms part of the review of the department’s Action Plan on Bullying, which will inform the development of a new Action Plan. The Anti-bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-primary Schools are also being reviewed. ... click to read full post & comments(3)


    Fuel Contribution to School Transport Services Confirmed

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 23/05/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsFuel Contribution to School Transport Services Confirmed


    School Transport is a significant operation managed by Bus Éireann on behalf of the Department of Education. In the current school year over 121,400 children, including over 15,500 children with special educational needs, are transported on a daily basis to primary and post-primary schools throughout the country at a cost of over €289 million in 2021. ... click to read full post & comments


    Children’s Books Ireland offers Hundreds of new Books for School Libraries 

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 20/05/2022.
    Tags: ParentingChildren’s Books Ireland offers Hundreds of new Books for School Libraries 


    Applications are now open for Children’s Books Ireland book-gifting projects 2022–2023, offering schools across Ireland the chance to receive hundreds of books for their school library, class sets for their students to keep, visits from authors and illustrators, and more. ... click to read full post & comments


    5,343 Ukrainian Pupils Currently Enrolled in Irish Schools

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 17/05/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And Politics5,343 Ukrainian Pupils Currently Enrolled in Irish Schools


    The Department of Education can confirm that as of 13 May, 5,843 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure 3,968 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 1,875 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. ... click to read full post & comments


    €325,000 Funding for Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 13/05/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And Politics€325,000 Funding for Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative


    Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman, is pleased to announce the details of the Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2022. The Minister has secured funding of €325,000, which will be allocated to Parent and Toddler Groups nationwide through local City/County Childcare Committees (CCCs). From today, Parent and Toddler Groups are invited to make an application for funding under this Initiative through their local CCC.

    This year, two new funding streams are being introduced under Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative:

    Firstly, funding of up to €400 is available to establish and operate Buggy Walking Groups. These Buggy Walking Groups are organised social walks for parents/guardians and young children. The grant of up to €400 is open to any existing or new organisations or groups who wish to offer a minimum of six organised walks within their community.

    Secondly, funding of up to €400 is available for new or existing Parent and Toddler Groups to provide an additional session.

    In addition to these new funding streams, Parent and Toddler Groups can apply for funding towards:


    • Toys, equipment and books for indoor and outdoor activities, children’s refreshments
    • Storage for equipment
    • Training for parents, e.g. paediatric first aid, committee skills, parenting courses, facilitated sessions
    • Children’s activities, e.g. arts and crafts, music
    • Limited funding will be available towards insurance, rent or minor refurbishment
    • Commenting on the launch of the Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2022, Minister O’Gorman said:


    “The last two years has been challenging for all of us, not least for children and their parents. I hope this Initiative will encourage the development of new Parent and Toddler Groups, as well as support the continuation and expansion of existing Groups. Parent and Toddler Groups provide a great meeting place for parents/guardians with young children to relax and chat together in a supportive environment while their children play. I am delighted to be able to support them”.

    This Initiative will be administered by local CCCs on behalf of the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth. Further information on the application process, including detailed application guidelines are available now on local CCC websites. Parent and Toddler Groups are encouraged to contact their local CCC with any queries on the Initiative and the application process. Contact details and links to websites of all local CCCs can be found on www.myccc.ie.



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    Active Schools Week 2022 

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 04/05/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And PoliticsActive Schools Week 2022 


    Minister for Education Norma Foley launched details of this year’s Active School Week.

    National Active School Week #ASW22 takes place from 3-6 May. All schools are encouraged to build Active School Week into their annual school calendars. It is important also that all Active School Week activities are both fun and inclusive. ... click to read full post & comments


    40m Summer Programme for Pupils with Complex Needs

    Posted by Schooldays Newshound, on 04/05/2022.
    Tags: Parenting Education And Politics40m Summer Programme for Pupils with Complex Needs


    Minister for Education Norma Foley and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education Josepha Madigan announced, on the 3rd of May, a summer education programme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage for summer 2022. ... click to read full post & comments



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