A pioneering computer game designed to help students identify online grooming tactics is being developed for classroom use in Irish schools, with plans for implementation this September when the new school term begins. The educational tool, created under the Grosafe project—a collaboration between the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) and … Read more
Disabilities Minister Michael Moynihan has warned that schools may be compelled to open special classes if they continue to show reluctance to accommodate students with additional needs. The minister’s statement comes amid growing concerns about the shortage of appropriate educational placements for children with disabilities and special educational requirements across Ireland. In addition to the … Read more
In a significant move towards sustainable education, more than two-thirds of Irish schools have either installed solar panels or are in the process of getting them, marking a major milestone in the country’s educational green initiative. The solar for schools programme, launched in 2023, has already seen remarkable success with over 1,100 schools approved for … Read more
Underlining the teacher shortage crisis in Ireland, a recent survey has revealed that at least 951 teaching positions remain vacant in primary and special schools across the country. Schools expect this number to triple in the coming months due to the teacher shortage, RTE reported. The survey was conducted by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation … Read more
Irish primary schools are facing a big problem – they don’t have enough teachers. A new report shows schools are using people who aren’t fully qualified teachers to keep classes going. This year, 745 people who aren’t registered as teachers have been hired to teach in schools. Nearly 300 of these are in Dublin. Schools … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, the Primary Teachers’ Union, convening in Derry, has overwhelmingly supported a resolution demanding the removal of religious symbols, particularly Christian figures and crosses, from schools across Ireland. The resolution, proposed by Thomas O’Reilly of Roscommon, received near-unanimous backing, with only four opposing votes recorded. Highlighting the need for inclusivity in educational … Read more
More than 15,000 Ukrainian students have been enrolled across Ireland, the Department of Education has confirmed. A total of 15,458 Ukrainian pupils are in Irish schools, with 9,987 enrolled in primary schools, and 5,471 pupils enrolled in post-primary schools. Current data indicates an enrolment rate of 89% among Ukrainian children aged 5-18. To assist with … Read more
The Department of Education can confirm that as of 1 December, 13,323 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 8,522 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 4,801 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. To assist with the transition of Ukrainian students and their families into … Read more
The Department of Education confirmed that as of 30 September, 11,809 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 7,420 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 4,389 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. To assist with the transition of Ukrainian refugees and their families into Irish … Read more