Useful Publications for Parents

Your Child in the Primary School - Tips for Parents (updated August 2025)

(Booklet by the INTO, the Irish National Teachers' Organisation to give parents an understanding of the modern primary school and how it works.)

The What, Why and How of Children's Learning in Primary School- Information for Parents

(Booklet by the NCCA, the National Council For Curriculum and Assessment, to help parents to support their childs learning at home and in school, with information for each class level.)

Junior and Senior Infants

First and Second Class

Third and Fourth Class

Fifth and Sixth Class

At Home With Family Learning - National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) March 2025

This booklet contains a series of practical activities that people of all ages can engage in, helping to build their literacy and numeracy skills. The booklet demonstrates how to practice reading, writing and math skills with your child, in a fun and colourful way. It includes games and puzzles that have a wide appeal for all age groups.

Getting Involved in your Child's Education, The why and how Of Parental Involvement

Supporting Your Child's Transition from Pre-school to Primary School - Hints and Tips

Going to Big School - Making the Transition from Early Education to Primary Education - Tips For Parents

Supporting Your Child's Move from Primary to Post-Primary School

What do my child's standardised test scores mean - information for parents

Healthy Lunchboxes - Practical Tips for You and Your Children on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox from Safefood

New Primary Language Curriculum for English and Irish - Information Leaflet for Parents

New Primary Maths Curriculum- Information Leaflet for Parents