National Council for Special Education ://ncse.ie/for-parents
There are lots of resources, tip sheets and information from Junior Infants to sixth class on the NCCA website, these include support for numeracy and literacy, standardised tests, school reports and post primary education. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) resources for parents https://ncca.ie/en/primary/resources-for-parents/
Primary School Curriculum – https://www.curriculumonline.ie/Primary/
Anti- Bullying Information
TUSLA Child and Family Agency – https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/
St. Enda’s NS, Kilnadur Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stendasns/
Stay Safe Programme http://www.staysafe.ie
Busy Bodies – basic information on puberty and human reproduction for 5th and 6th class.
IT resources for parents https://www.webwise.ie/parents/
Internet safety https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/guide_that_provides_helpful_tips_how_to_support_children_to_be_safe_online.pdf
The National Parents Council exists to ensure that all parents are supported and empowered to become effective partners in their children’s education. https://www.npc.ie
A website which is full of ideas for learning, initiated by the Department of Education and Skills. https://www.helpmykidlearn.ie/
Information and activities on History, Geography & Science broken down into class levels https://www.askaboutireland.ie
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) https://www.sfi.ie/engagement/discover-primary-science-and-maths/
Scoilnet is the Department of Education and Skills (DES) official portal for Irish education. https://www.scoilnet.ie
Oxford Owl is an award-winning website from Oxford University Press, created to support children’s learning both at home and at school.
Music lessons and resources available for all ages. https://dabbledoomusic.com/p/parents-subscription-full-access
National Geographic for kids (Science, Geography and History) https://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Scratch is a free programming language and online community where your child can create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. https://scratch.mit.edu/about
Starfall is a helpful website for practicing phonics. https://www.starfall.com/h/
Twinkl provides access to a huge array of activities and downloadable worksheets
Cula4 – This site provides programmes and games that will support language skills in Irish. Your child will benefit greatly from listening to spoken Irish regularly at home https://www.cula4.com/en/
Child-friendly resource where kids can learn about science and space.
https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
The Laya Super Troopers programme is specially designed for 4th, 5th and 6th Class to encourage a healthy active lifestyle at home https://www.layasupertroopers.ie
