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The renaming of Dublin’s further education colleges needs a rethink
By Niall Gormley The desire to increase the prestige of education institutions is valid. We have had the evolution of the Institutions of Technology into Technological Universities with new amalgamations creating advantages of scale and identity. In Dublin the creation of TU Dublin by putting IT Blanchardstown, IT Tallaght and the many parts of DIT…
New principles to help young children in the arts launched
A new set of principles aimed at helping teachers, parents and carers guide young children into engagement with the arts have been published. Principles for Engaging with the Arts: a Guide for Early Learning and Care and School-age Childcare was launched by Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality and Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for…
Irelands Primary Education Revolution – A New Curriculum For A New Generation
Irish primary schools have embarked on their most significant transformation in over a generation with the launch of the redeveloped curriculum in September 2025. The focus on the new curriculum will be on fun, active and hands-on learning, designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. The new curriculum is based…
Can mentoring change the future for young people in trouble?
Le Chéile Mentoring uses volunteer mentors to change outcomes By Josephine Gibney, Le Chéile Mentoring Le Chéile Mentoring was founded in Coolock in 2005 to support young people involved in, or at risk of, offending. What began as Ireland’s first pilot mentoring programme, developed in partnership with the Probation Service, has grown into a national…
Apprenticeships in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering
Who is the programme suited to? People seeking skilled employment often face a challenge that relevant work experience is a prerequisite for many jobs. But for many people, including school leavers, it is difficult to gain the required experience without being in the workplace. An apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and…
Carlingford Adventure Centre – Where learning meets adventure
Are you looking for ways to engage your students beyond the classroom – to ignite their confidence, strengthen relationships, and nurture their personal development. For many Irish schools, the answer lies nestled between the Cooley Mountains and Carlingford Lough: Carlingford Adventure Centre. Located in the heart of the picturesque medieval town of Carlingford, this centre…
The Europass Advantage
Guide and empower learners for lifelong learning with Europass Are you looking to empower learners on their lifelong learning journey? Europass is here to help. Developed by the European Commission, Europass is a free online tool that supports learners in documenting their skills, qualifications, and experiences, and navigating their lifelong learning and career journeys. The Europass…
