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Circular 0081/2024 Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations Guidelines for Schools in Supporting Students

13 December 2024

Department Circulars - 143kb PDF

The purpose of this Circular is to inform schools of the publication of “Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations Guidelines for Schools” and in particular the process of recording and reporting of physical restraint in schools. The Guidelines are designed to develop and enhance schools’ understanding of behaviours of concern and to assist them in managing crisis situations.

Circular 0092/2024 Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools

11 December 2024

Department Circulars - 210kb PDF

Special Leave with Pay for Sporting Purposes may be granted to a teacher who is either representing Ireland as a competitor in an international sporting event or who is a coach of a national team for those events listed in the circular.

Circular 0064/2024 - The operation/application and deployment of Special Education Teacher resources.

10 December 2024

Department Circulars - 334kb PDF

This circular replaces circular 13/2017 and 14/2017.
The purpose of this circular, supported by the Guidelines and Indicators of Effective Practice, is to enable all schools to support children and young people with special education needs.

Circular 0087/2024 NQF Level 9 Graduate Diploma in Social Personal and Health Education/ Relationships and Sexuality Education (SPHE/ RSE) Programme 2025

4 December 2024

Department Circulars - 204kb PDF

The Department of Education is offering a postgraduate training programme for teachers who want to improve their skills in teaching SPHE/ RSE in post-primary schools. The programme aims to strengthen teachers' abilities and leadership in teaching SPHE/ RSE. This professional development opportunity will be available to teachers in January 2025.

Circular 0084/2024 Advice on the use of assessment instruments/tests for Guidance or for additional and special educational needs (SEN) in post-primary schools

28 November 2024

Department Circulars - 336kb PDF

This circular provides advice to recognised post-primary schools as defined in Circular 31/2011, on the appropriate use of assessment instruments/tests for guidance and for additional/Special Educational Needs Teams (SEN Teams).