Useful Links
We have gathered a list of helpful websites to support you and your child throughout their school journey. From learning resources to wellbeing support and local services, these links are here to give you quick access to useful information.
We will continue to update and expand this page regularly.
The New Primary Curriculum for Primary and Special Schools - What Parents Need to Know
https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/c3094a59/Leaflet_for_Parents-_English.pdf
A guide for parents -Primary Schoolbooks Scheme for pupils in Primary and Special Schools 2026/27
General Curriculum & Parent Support
- NCCA – Resources for Parents – Resources to support learning & development in the primary school; includes tip sheets for helping with maths, Irish, reading, etc. https://ncca.ie/en/primary/resources-for-parents/
- Scoilnet – A major portal for Irish education; contains videos, activity sheets, lesson plans, interactive tools, etc. https://www.scoilnet.ie/
- AskAboutIreland – SESE Resources – Various subject areas: Geography, History, Science. https://www.askaboutireland.ie/links/public-library-informatio/education/educational-resources/
Mathematics
- NCCA Mathematics Home-Support Materials – Supports for helping children with number work, geometry, time, money, etc. https://ncca.ie/en/primary/resources-for-parents/
- AskAboutIreland – SESE Resources – Various subject areas: Geography, History, Science. https://www.askaboutireland.ie/links/public-library-informatio/education/educational-resources/
Irish / Gaeilge
- Irish for Parents (Gaeloideachas) – Materials, videos, vocabulary & support especially for parents whose children are learning or in Irish-medium schools. https://gaeloideachas.ie/i-am-a-parent-pupil/irish-for-parents/
Science / STEM / SESE
- Science – Hands-on science-related resources, classroom & home-based activities. https://www.primaryscience.ie/
- AskAboutIreland – SESE Resources – Various subject areas: Geography, History, Science. https://www.askaboutireland.ie/links/public-library-informatio/education/educational-resources/
- National Geographic Kids – Articles, games and activities on animals, history, science, geography. https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Literacy & Reading
- Oxford Owl – eBooks, reading activities, tips to support reading at home. https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Wellbeing / Digital / Emotional Support
- Webwise – Internet safety, digital citizenship, advice for parents & pupils. https://www.webwise.ie
- School Days – General parenting advice, supports, articles that might help with wellbeing, school life etc. https://www.schooldays.ie/
- Touch-type Read and Spell is a free self-paced touch typing programme which can be accessed via your local library. https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/ttrs-dublin-city-libraries
