Department Circulars

Circular 0003/2026 - Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2025

13 January 2026

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Circular 0003/2026 - Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2025

Circulars 0002/2026 - Application of Bonus marks for all components of State examinations through Irish to be examined in Leaving Certificate 2027 and in subsequent years

13 January 2026

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Circulars 0002/2026 - Application of Bonus marks for all components of State examinations through Irish to be examined in Leaving Certificate 2027 and in subsequent years

Information note regarding illness injury benefit Nov 25

27 November 2025

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Information note

Circulars 0065/2025 Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes

6 November 2025

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The purpose of this circular is to inform post-primary schools, special schools and other educational settings of curriculum and assessment related developments at Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes

Circulars 0070/2025 NQF Level 9 Graduate Diploma in Social Personal and Health Education/Relationships and Sexuality Education (SPHE/RSE) Programme 2026

24 October 2025

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The Department of Education and Youth is offering a postgraduate training programme for teachers who want to improve their skills in teaching SPHE/RSE in post-primary schools. The programme aims to strengthen teachers' abilities and leadership in teaching SPHE/RSE. This professional development opportunity will be available to teachers in January 2026.

Circulars 0068/2025 Senior Cycle Redevelopment (SCR) Implementation Support Measures

25 September 2025

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Interim amendment to the operation of the whole school component of the Croke Park Hours (CPH) for teachers in the Post-Primary Sector

Circulars 0064/2025 Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Supports for Selected Phase One Schools Introducing Drama, Film and Theatre Studies in the 2025/26 School Year

3 September 2025

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Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Supports for Selected Phase One Schools Introducing Climate Action and Sustainable Development in the 2025/26 School Year

Circulars 0059/2025 Home Tuition Grant Scheme for Children in Care (CIC) 2025/2026

27 August 2025

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This circular provides information in relation to the Home Tuition Grant Scheme for Children
in Care (CIC), who are without a school place due to emergency placement or placement
disruption.

Circulars 0061/2025 Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Prescribed Material for the Leaving Certificate Drama, Film and Theatre Studies Examination 2027, 2028, 2029 (For student cohort commencing 5th year in Sept 2025, 2026 & 2027)

27 August 2025

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Updated details in relation to Prescribed Material for the Leaving Certificate Drama, Film and Theatre Studies Examination