Publications
Foilseacháin
There are many questions that parents have when choosing a school for their children. We encourage parents to visit the school and meet with the staff and children but it can also be useful to do a little research, especially if it is the first time you are enrolling a child in school. Below you will find some publications that may be helpful.
You Can Download our School handbook here - Handbook
and our manual on Starting School here - Starting School
Below are some more useful publications. Just click on the title or on the image.
You Can Download our School handbook here - Handbook
and our manual on Starting School here - Starting School
Below are some more useful publications. Just click on the title or on the image.
![]() You Can Download our School handbook here - Handbook
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The what, why and how of children’s learning in primary school
Published by the National Council for Curriculum Assessment (NCCA) outlines clearly what is taught in Primary Schools, how children learn and how you can support your child.
Published by the National Council for Curriculum Assessment (NCCA) outlines clearly what is taught in Primary Schools, how children learn and how you can support your child.

Your Child’s Learning
Provides guidelines for parents and is published by the Department of Education and Science in conjunction with the NCCA
Provides guidelines for parents and is published by the Department of Education and Science in conjunction with the NCCA

Tips for Parents
Is a booklet published by the Irish National Teachers’ Orgnaisation (INTO)
Is a booklet published by the Irish National Teachers’ Orgnaisation (INTO)

What is an Educate Together School
Is a booklet published by Educate Together and is also available in several languages from their website www.educatetogether.ie.
Is a booklet published by Educate Together and is also available in several languages from their website www.educatetogether.ie.
Barnardos Publications
Barnardos have a range of publications for parents with a variety of topics like cyber bullying, teenage wellbeing, outdoor play... You can view all publications, including child friendly versions by clicking on the heading above. We have a small selection for parents here.
Barnardos have a range of publications for parents with a variety of topics like cyber bullying, teenage wellbeing, outdoor play... You can view all publications, including child friendly versions by clicking on the heading above. We have a small selection for parents here.
Relationships and Sexuality
The HSE have published some resources to help parents talk to their children about sexuality, growing up and reproduction. Click on the pictures to access each resource or on the link above. Tom's Power Flower starts on page 25. |
Mind UP
Parent Pack This pack helps to explain what Mind Up is, what it aims to achieve and introduces parents to the vocabulary they may hear at home. It also gives plenty of tips on how to extend Mind Up into the home. |
When children struggle with
Reading or Spelling
Here we have produced a little handout for parents to help answer some common questions that parents have when they notice that their children are finding reading and or spelling more challenging than their peers.
Reading or Spelling
Here we have produced a little handout for parents to help answer some common questions that parents have when they notice that their children are finding reading and or spelling more challenging than their peers.