National Parents Council

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Supporting Parents, Supporting Children

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Parents Association

The structure through which parents in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children.

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Your Child and School

Here you can find out answers to questions you might have about your child and school

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Children's Participation Unit

To include the child's voice in the work of NPC and strengthen the voice of the child within primary education

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Partnership Schools Ireland (PSI)

A joint initiative between National Parents Council Primary (NPC) and the Irish Primary Principals' Network (IPPN)

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Get Involved.
NPC in your Region

The National Parents Council Primary has five regions nationwide which provide the structure for NPC’s service provision, advocacy and representation. Through this section of our website you can access training resources, see local news and upcoming events in your area and take part in some of our parents’ surveys, amongst other things. Please select your region on the map below to find out more about what’s happening in your area.

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News & Events

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The NPC Helpline

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22nd December 2021

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Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA)

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14th March 2025

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NPC Post Primary Information Leaflet

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04th February 2025

In the News

The National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Freephone Helpline opens 23rd August: 1800 265 165

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21st August 2024

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Consultation on the Primary Curriculum - closing date for written submissions extended to the 18th of June 2024

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06th June 2024

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Primary School Curriculum Focus Groups

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30th April 2024

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SUSI Grants - How to apply

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09th April 2024

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FREE Online Sessions from NPC - Supporting your Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing - week of 19th February 2024

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09th February 2024

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FREE Internet Safety Sessions on the week of ‘Safer Internet Day’ 2024!

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01st February 2024

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The Board of Management in your child’s primary school - Why you should get involved

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10th November 2023

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New Primary Mathematics Curriculum published by the NCCA

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26th September 2023

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FREE Online Sessions from NPC - Supporting your Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing

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28th April 2023

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FREE online Internet Safety Sessions for Parents of Primary School Children

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19th April 2023
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In the News

We have collated the most up to date and relevant news items from multiple sources just for you.

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Become a Member

Is your Parents' Association interested in becoming part of the only representative organisation for parents of children in primary school?

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  • Have your voice heard - be part of an organisation that is listened to at National level
  • Network - meet and learn from other Parents' Associations
  • Be represented - NPC represents the voice of parents to the Department of Education & Skills, the NCCA and more
  • Be informed - NPC provides information and training for parents nationwide
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Training & Online Resources

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In your School or Remotely

Parenting: Supporting your child to build healthy friendships and relationships

The overall aim of this online session is to help parents or guardians in their role in parenting their children to have healthy friendships and relationships at home and in their personal lives. This programme is funded by the Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

  • Supporting your child to build healthy friendships and relationships
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Parents’ Association/Parental Engagement Training

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Anti Bullying Training for Parents

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Special Education

Videos from the NPC Special Education Conferences.

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Adam Harris - Founder & CEO of AsIAm

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Adam Harris - Founder & CEO of AsIAm

Ann-Marie Spillane - How can parents ensure they are listening to their child’s voice?

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Ann-Marie Spillane - How can parents ensure they are listening to their child’s voice?

Clare Cromie O’Toole - From Voice to Participation: Exploring Children’s Rights in Education

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Clare Cromie O’Toole - From Voice to Participation: Exploring Children’s Rights in Education

Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children

NPC Special Education Conference 2016

Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children

Dorothy Armstrong - Enabling your child to manage and learn from their behaviour

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Dorothy Armstrong - Enabling your child to manage and learn from their behaviour

Noelle Connolly - The Role of the Special Needs Organiser

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Noelle Connolly - The Role of the Special Needs Organiser

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