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Become a Member of NPC
Be a powerful voice for parents and children in education across Ireland.
NPC Membership empowers you to
Represent Parent Views
Your voice contributes directly to NPC’s influential advocacy work, ensuring policymakers hear parents’ concerns clearly.
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Access Exclusive Resources
Get the latest guides, toolkits, and information designed specifically for parents and Parents' Associations
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Participate in NPC Events
Exclusive invitations and priority access to workshops, training sessions, consultations and the annual NPC Education Conference.
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Connect & Network
Meet and collaborate with other Parents' Associations nationwide to exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions.
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Why Join NPC?
Joining the National Parents Council (NPC) means your Parents' Association becomes part of a strong, inclusive community dedicated to ensuring every parent has a say in their child's education.
As a member, you'll help shape national education policies, access valuable resources, and support our collective advocacy for children and families in Ireland.
Who Can Join?
Membership is open to:
Parents' Associations (PAs) from Primary, Post-Primary Schools and ETB Schools
Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December each year and must be renewed annually.
NPC Membership gives your Parents' Association access to:
Dedicated Support
Direct access to the NPC Helpline and specialised support for your Parents' Association.
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Member-Only Workshops
Tailored training sessions covering essential topics such as parental engagement, student well-being, internet safety, special education support, and more.
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Influence National Education Policy
Opportunities to participate in consultations and campaigns, helping shape important education decisions.
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Regular Updates
Monthly newsletters keeping you informed on education issues, training opportunities, and upcoming events.
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Voting Rights
Members play a direct role in shaping NPC governance and strategic direction at our AGM.
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Membership Benefits
When you join the NPC community, you gain access to exclusive member-only resources and opportunities, including:
Join Online
Complete your membership application online and make your membership payment securely online.
Join & Pay Offline
Complete your membership application and pay by bank transfer, cheque or postal order.
ETB Membership
For Parents’ Associations in ETB schools, including Community National Schools. Membership fees are paid centrally by your ETB, so no individual school membership payment is required.
Choose the option that suits your Parents’ Association.
HOW TO JOIN
Your NPC Delegate
Each member Parents’ Association nominates one NPC Delegate to act as its main point of contact with NPC.
The named Delegate receives NPC membership communications and can vote, nominate Directors and act on behalf of the Parents’ Association at the NPC AGM.
Delegate details are confirmed when membership is renewed each year. If your Delegate changes during the membership year, you can submit a Change of Delegate Form.
Need Help or More Information?
If you need assistance becoming an NPC member or renewing your membership, please contact us
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📧 Email: info@npc.ie
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📱 Phone: 01 887 4034 (Mon-Fri, 9 am– 5 pm)
We’re here to support you every step of the way.
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Aoife, Parents' Association Chair,
Dublin
Being part of NPC helped our Parent Association become more effective and confident. We feel supported and heard at a national level.
Mark, Parents' Association Secretary, Limerick
Joining NPC gave us the tools and training we needed to improve how our school engages parents. Membership is well worth it
