The Planning and Building Unit of the Department of Education has kept under review the movements of Primary and Post-primary School building costs since the Basic Building Cost (BBC) was last increased in June 2022. As a result, it has been decided that increased Cost Limits will apply from 14th April 2025.
The purpose of this circular is provide the revised table for the allocation of Assistant Principal Posts with effect from 1 September 2025
The 'Say Yes to Languages' primary languages sampler module has been extended for a further year and primary schools have been invited to apply to participate in the module.
The purpose of the CASWS is to devolve funding to individual recognised primary, special school and post-primary school authorities to undertake small-scale building works which can be carried out during the summer months or at other times that avoid disrupting the operation of the school.
To: Boards of Management, Principal Teachers and Teaching Staff of Primary Schools and Special Schools and Chief Executives of ETBs. Important information for schools regarding Standardised Testing returns in respect of the 2024/2025 academic year. Sections 2 to 11 provide updates on a number of curriculum and other matters which are relevant to primary schools and special schools.
This Circular supersedes Circular 0038/2007 and the accompanying conditions and regulations applying to the enrolment in Special Classes for Children with Specific Speech and Language Disorder (SSLD). These special classes will now be known as Special Classes for Children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) or Speech Sound Disorder (SSD).
The purpose of this circular is to support schools with the review process for children and young people enrolled in special classes. Regular review of enrolment in a special class is good practice. It also helps to ensure that all children and young people enrolled in a special class have a positive and inclusive educational experience that is tailored to their strengths and needs.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) St Angela’s is offering a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Arts in Special Educational Needs - Autism Teacher Professional Learning Programme. This is offered in collaboration with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) for teachers of Autistic students.