Department Circulars

Circulars 0066/2026 Interim Senior Cycle Redevelopment (SCR) Implementation Support Measures

26 August 2026

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Interim amendment to the operation of the whole school component of the Croke Park Hours (CPH) for teachers in the Post-Primary Sector

Circulars 0067/2026 Home Tuition No School Place (NSP) 2026/2027

26 August 2026

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This circular provides information in relation to the Home Tuition Grant Scheme for children who do not have a school place.

Circulars 0068/2026 Home Tuition Children in Care(CIC) 2026/2027

26 August 2026

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This circular provides information in relation to the Home Tuition Grant Scheme for Children in Care (CIC), who are without a school place due to emergency placement or placement disruption

Circulars 0069/2026 Home Tuition Maternity Related Absence(MRA) 2026/2027

26 August 2026

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The purpose of the Maternity Related Home Tuition Grant Scheme is to provide funding towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for girls at post-primary level who, due to their pregnancy, are unable to attend school.

Circulars 0063/2026 National Council for Special Education Parents Notify process to determine the level of need for special education places for the 2027/2028 school year

7 July 2026

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Outline to schools outline how the Parents Notify process will operate ahead of the 2027/2028 school year.

Circular 0039/2026 - Contract of Employment for Special Needs Assistants in Standard Posts

4 June 2026

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Circular 0039/2026 Contract of Employment for Special Needs Assistants in Standard Posts

Circular 0040/2026 - Contract of Employment for Special Needs Assistants in FixedTerm Posts

4 June 2026

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Circular 0040/2026 - Contract of Employment for Special Needs Assistants in FixedTerm Posts

Circular 0044/2026 - Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) - Supplementary Assignment Arrangements for the 2026/2027 school year

4 June 2026

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Circular 0044/2026 - Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) - Supplementary Assignment Arrangements for the 2026/2027 school year

Circular No 49/2026 - Special Needs Assistant Allocation 2026/27

4 June 2026

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Circular No 49/2026 - Special Needs Assistant Allocation 2026/27

Circular Number 0032/2026 - The Role of Special Needs Assistants in recognised Primary, Post-Primary and Special Schools

4 June 2026

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Circular Number 0032/2026 - The Role of Special Needs Assistants in recognised Primary, Post-Primary and Special Schools