How many post-primary schools are there?Where can I get information on schools in my area?How do I enrol my child in school?The school will not enrol my child - can I appeal the decision?What can I do if I have difficulty getting a school place for my child?What is whole-school evaluation?Are parents involved in whole-school evaluation?Are students involved in whole-school evaluation? What is the difference between a subject inspection and whole-school evaluation?Where can I find school inspection reports?
How many teachers are employed in a school?What is the staffing structure within a school?
Are there any breaks during the day?What will my child learn at school?What will my child learn in junior cycle?Will my child study religion?What is the Junior Certificate examination?What is the Junior Certificate School Programme?What is transition year?What is the senior cycle?What are the different types of Leaving Certificate programmes?What will my child learn in the Established Leaving Certificate programme?What will my child learn in the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme?What will my child learn in the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme?Do I have to pay fees for my child to sit the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate examinations?Where can I find out more about the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate examinations?Where can I find out more about the curriculum?Who will teach my child?How will my child be assessed? Will I get a written report on my child?s progress?Do parents meet with the teachers? How long should I expect my child to spend doing homework?What should I do if my child has a problem at school? What should I do if I am worried about my child?s educational progress in school?Does my child have to wear a school uniform? Can I get help to pay for the school uniform?Does the school need to know about my child?s health problems?What happens if my child needs to take medicine?
What is bullying? What types of behaviour are not acceptable?Who is responsible for dealing with bullying in school?I think my child might be a bully - what should I do?Where can I find out more about bullying?
What is the School Transport Scheme?Can my child get transport to school?How do I apply? Will I have to pay for school transport?When is a school transport service set up?How can I get a school bus service for my area?What happens if my child is eligible for transport but there is no school bus service in my area?How far will my child have to travel to a bus pick-up point?Who is responsible for getting my child to the bus pick-up point?How long should my child's journey take?I am not happy with the school transport decision - can I appeal? Where can I find more information on the school transport scheme?
My child has very little English. What help will the school give my child with English? What is the visiting teacher service for Traveller children?What is the visiting teacher service for children with sight or hearing difficulties? Are other supports available for students with special needs?
How can I get involved in my child's school?What should I do if my child cannot go to school?What will the school do if my child misses a lot of school?What is the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB)?What will the National Educational Welfare Board do if my child misses a lot of school?Can I take my child on holidays during term time?What happens if we move and my child has to change school?How can I support the teachers and principal?What should I do if I have a complaint against a teacher or the school?
What is the Home School Community Liaison Scheme?What is the Parents' Association? What is the National Parents Council - Post-primary?
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