LibGuides: Education Thurles: Key Websites

Government and Regulatory Bodies Ireland

Department of Education and Skills
Irish Government Department of Education website
NCAA
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Teaching Council
Irish professional standards body for the teaching profession
Health Promotion Publications
HSE website for health promotion policies and publications
Department of Children and Youth Affairs
Irish Department focusing on harmonising policy issues that affect children and young people in Ireland
Department of Social and Family Affairs
Department of Social Welfare
Reception and Integration Agency
Information on specific issues for refugees and asylum seekers
Citizens Information
Information on supports and entitlements for citizens

BBC Teach
BBC website dedicated to education and teaching resources
Literacy Ireland
Promotes literacy and has resources for teachers
P4C
List of resources to help teach philosophy to students
PDST Technology in Education
Promotes and supports the integration of ICT in teaching and learning in schools
Scoilnet
Supports Primary and Post-Primary teachers in sharing and finding useful resources for the classroom.
Teachnet
Network of teachers producing curriculum content

AHEAD
Association for Higher Education Access & Disability. geared toward third level students but good tips and resources for supporting students with disabilities
SESS
Special Education Support Service. Enhance the quality of learning and teaching in relation to special educational provision.
ILSA
Irish Learning Support Association
NCSE
National Council for Special Education
CSIE
Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education. Uk site.