Information on issues relevant to schools, colleges, further education providers and third level institutions is shown in the table below. Click on the item title for detailed information.
We also provide details on services for schools, colleges, further education providers and third level institutions on our Services page.
Link to the active schools website
Promoting energy efficiency in schools
Information for boards including Financial Template
Anti-Bullying procedures for schools
Child protection procedures for schools
Implementation of the Report and Recommendations for a Traveller Education Strategy
Syllabuses, guidelines for teachers, circulars and prescribed material
Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) the Action Plan for Educational Inclusion
Procedures for Boards of Management and Education and Training Boards (ETBs)
Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
The National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development in Ireland, 2014- 2020
Information in relation to employment terms and conditions for teachers and Special Needs Assistants
Recruitment, appointment, registration and qualifications
Recruitment, appointment, registration and qualifications
Criteria for a new school and information on patronage
Professional Development Service for Teachers
Accounting programme for primary schools
Requirements for Garda Vetting school staff
Resources for schools and teachers
The use of school buildings for recreational and community purposes
Guidelines for schools
Residential care for children
Available to all DEIS Urban Band 1, Urban Band 2 and DEIS Post Primary schools.
Information on ICT programme in schools, broadband and professional development for teachers
Published by Department of Education and Skills and the Office of the Minister for Integration
National Strategy to improve literacy and numeracy in children and young people
Public health issues and alerts. Schools and severe weather
Information for school staff using the OLCS
Diversity of Patronage in primary schools, Forum on Patronage and Pluralism
Reference information on eight key policy areas for post-primary schools
Advice for ETB and School sectors
Supports for schools and teachers
Reducing costs of school uniforms and other costs
Rules and programmes for schools
Standardised school year dates
Notices issued pursuant to Section 37A (5)(a) of the Education Act 1998 (as inserted by Section 8 of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018)
Strategy developed as part of the Action Plan for Jobs 2015
Guidelines for teachers and schools
Legislation requiring schools to consult with parents and students, and publish and operate a Student and Parent Charter
Support services for schools and teachers
Guidelines for Developing Textbook Rental Schemes in Schools