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November 19, 2025
Panel access for fixed-term/temporary (this includes substitute) and part-time teachers to the Supplementary Redeployment Panel for the 2026/27 school year

The purpose of this circular is to set out the arrangements for access to the supplementary redeployment panels for the 2026/27 school year

November 18, 2025
Enhancement to Irish Sign Language (ISL) Scheme provision

The scheme supports the inclusion of students attending mainstream schools who are Deaf and whose primary mode of communication and language is ISL. It is designed to ensure that the students with the greatest level of need are supported through the scheme.

November 05, 2025
Primary School Survey

The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary sector is important in that it will shape the discussion on primary school divesting for the years to come throughout the Republic of Ireland.

October 07, 2025
Assessment of Need

The purpose of this Circular is to inform schools of developments on foot of recent court cases relating to the AON process. The circular also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of schools and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in assisting the HSE by carrying out an assessment of education needs for children and young people attending schools.

September 22, 2025
Primary Curriculum for primary and special schools

Information To Boards of Management and Principal Teachers, Teaching Staff of Primary Schools and Special Schools and CEOs of ETBs re the redeveloped Primary Curriculum

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