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The National Parent and Student Leaving Certificate Freephone Helpline opens 25 August: 1800 265 165

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23rd August 2023

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New reforms create the right conditions for improving students’ experience of education – say the ISSU, the Children’s Rights Alliance and the National Parents Council

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11th July 2023

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20% of parents have sought support for their children’s mental health during the pandemic

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13th July 2021

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JOINT PRESS STATEMENT Children’s Futures Ireland Campaign - Funding doubles for Summer programme

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11th May 2021

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Joint Press Statement - Children’s Futures Campaign - Response to all schools reopening today

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12th April 2021

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Children’s Futures Campaign Wants National Recovery Plan for Children and Young People

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09th March 2021

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Joint Press Statement Response to ‘Living with Covid Plan’ in context of Children’s right to education

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01st March 2021

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JOINT PRESS STATEMENT - Children’s Futures Campaign Warns New Government School Plans Fail to Prioritise Most in Need

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18th February 2021

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Press release: Children’s groups welcome news that primary children with special educational needs will be supported to return to school from next week

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14th January 2021

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Press Release: Measures Needed Now for Disadvantaged Students and Children with Special Needs and Urgent Plan Needed to Open Schools on 1 February 2021 

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08th January 2021

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IPPN and NPC Joint Statement on School Closures due to COVID-19 measures

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12th March 2020

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Key partnership with National Parents Council to give parents a voice in early years care and education

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14th May 2018
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