Category: Keeping up with the Circulars

Circular 35/2026: Yes to Languages

Full Document: https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/1e66fedb/Circular_2026_Say_Yes_to_Langauges_ENG.pdf What you need to know The Say Yes to Languages module is open for voluntary application for the 2026/2027 academic year, targeting 5th and 6th-class pupils. This initiative aims to prepare schools for the modern foreign language (MFL) requirements introduced in the redeveloped Primary School Curriculum.   The programme requires 10 hours […]

Circular 48/2026: Standardised Testing

Full Document: https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/27f7f1e3/Standardised_Testing_Circular_2026_EN.pdf What you need to know This circular outlines requirements for the 2025/26 academic year, focusing primarily on standardised testing, reporting, transitions, and curriculum updates. You must administer standardised tests to 2nd, 4th, and 6th classes in May or early June 2026. Exemptions and special accommodations are permitted for specific pupils, and infant […]

Circular 42/2026: Behaviours of Concern

Full Document: What you need to know Circular 42/2026 updates schools on training, monitoring, and oversight regarding behaviours of concern and crisis situations. It introduces complementary resources like the NCSE Relate framework and upcoming TESS guidelines. The circular outlines expanded training options for the 2025/2026 school year, including webinars, face-to-face sessions, and specialised “train the […]

Staff Schedule / SET Allocations Hub

Documents can be found here: In this document you’ll find: What you need to know Staff Schedule Circular 0025/2026: 2026/27 Staffing Arrangements This circular outlines critical staffing, redeployment, and allocation processes for your primary school for the upcoming academic year. Key Action Deadline: 28 April 2026 This is the primary deadline for several essential administrative […]

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