#Back To School
It is not envisaged that significant PPE will need to be worn when schools reopen, says minister
Guidelines for schools are currently being drafted.
Special summer school programmes with supports for children with special needs get green light
Minister for Education Joe McHugh said he hopes that schools, teachers and SNAs “feel they can get involved”.
Nearly 400,000 UK parents sign petition asking government for greater choice on early return to school
Boris Johnson has announced that children could start returning to school in England from 1 June.
Sinn Féin proposes free GP visits, back-to-school bonuses and welfare hikes in alternative budget
Sinn Féin also wants to introduce an annual ‘Back to School Bonus Child Benefit Payment’ of €140
From the Garden: Healthy back to school recipes to break free from the ham sandwich
Salads, stews and cold omelettes are great options for a back to school lunchbox.
Poll: Should the government pay for all primary school books?
Making primary school books free every year would “significantly reduce financial stress” on parents, SVP has argued.
SVP dealing with up to 300 calls a day from parents concerned about back-to-school costs
The charity said it took approximately 250 to 300 calls per day from parents last week.
Parents say they're avoiding paying bills to deal with the cost of sending their children to school
That’s according to the Barnardos School Costs Survey, published today.
Parents are spending €1,399 getting their child ready to go back to secondary school
Parents of primary school students are paying €50 less than last year, while parents of secondary school students are paying €20 more.
Government to provide extra €25 per child after funding boost for back to school allowance
Funding for the scheme increased to €56 million in Budget 2019.
Amy Huberman shared a gas back-to-school photo of Brian O'Driscoll
Why does this 39-year-old man look so much like a child?
12 nifty organisation tips that'll make the school year a whole lot easier
From making the whiteboard your Holy Grail to double-checking the schoolbags.
‘Your mammy hasn’t paid for your books’: SVP reports 20% increase in calls for back to school help
The Department of Employment Affairs has experienced delays in processing some back-to-school allowance applications.
Irish people on Twitter have been sharing some really lovely things teachers did for them back in school
This will probably make you miss school.
Parents Panel: What's your one tip for keeping back-to-school costs low?
Start buying during the sales, ask for vouchers as gifts – and skip the brand new schoolbag.
8 reasons I'm already desperate for the kids' summer holidays to be over
We’re on the home stretch now and I can taste the sweet relief, writes Ciara McDonnell.
Parents 'starting to panic' amid delays receiving school clothing allowance
Children will be returning to school in the coming weeks.
CAO issues thousands of 'Round Zero' offers to prospective college students
A total of 4,738 offers have been issued today, before Round One offers are made to Leaving Certificate students on August 20.
Parents report going hungry over cost of sending their children to school
Average back-to-school costs have risen at all levels since last year.
Ophelia aftermath: Schools will reopen tomorrow
Minister for Education Richard Bruton announced on Twitter that schools will have to assess the damage done themselves.
A record number of people sought help from St Vincent de Paul last month
The new figures coincide with new data on a surge in homeless children in Dublin.
'One death is just too many': Parents told to put high-vis vests on kids as they cycle and walk to school
The RSA said children are particularly vulnerable road users and parents should ensure drivers can see them.
Expert tips for soothing your kids' back-to-school fears... and your own
This can be a stressful time of year for the whole family. But we’ve got some expert tips for dealing with it.
6 ways to cut the cost of the school run
Getting in the car costs money. Here’s how to lessen the load.
Poll: Are you worried about back-to-school costs?
Many parents will have to spend hundreds of euro in the coming weeks.
Parents pay €275 per child on secondary school books
“August will be extremely stressful for me… I will lose sleep and I will worry,” one parent said.
The average back-to-school spend is now €1,209 per child
There has been a slight drop in the number of parents getting into debt to fund these costs.
Parents urged to apply for increased Back to School Clothing allowance
The department is launching an awareness campaign well ahead of the 30 September deadline.
Good news for parents: Back to school allowance is going up by 25%
Meanwhile, the weekly payments for those in Direct Provision are also set to be increased.
Back to School: 'I was broke and suffered from depression, which I drowned out with alcohol'
An education bleeds into the way you view the world and your movement through it, writes Conor Reynolds.
Tipp and Kerry derbies the highlights of the Dr Harty Cup and Corn Ui Mhuiri quarter-final draws
Reigning champions Árdscoil Rís and St Brendan’s Killarney learned their fate in the Munster colleges draws.
'I found it really tough because I couldn't even type': What it's like to go back to education
Senator Lynn Ruane encouraged early school leavers to return to education this week at an event aimed at increasing participation in adult learning.
Car tip: Keep kids safe for the school run by using the right seat
Stay on the right side of the law and keep your precious cargo safe by using the correct restraint system.
This Cork dad ROARING at his kids in the car about going back to school is the greatest
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO SCHOOOOOL…
12 essential facts of life for teachers in Ireland
Dreading the day your students find you on Facebook.
Tunes to Take You to a Happy Place
The school run is back on and we’re going to get you there in a cheerful fashion.
This school in Monaghan has had a main road running through it for the past 27 years
Up until today, students at Castleblayney College crossed the former N2 an estimated 1100 times a day.
Nine new Educate Together schools opening this week only 'scratching the surface'
The schools will open in Cork, Dublin, Mayo and Wicklow.
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