29th January 2020
The Teacher Fee Refund Scheme provides funding towards the cost of professional development courses, relevant and of benefit to schools, and that are subject to certification/award by an accreditation authority recognised by the DES.
The Department has published circular 0003/2020, outlining details of the 2019 scheme. Applications will only be considered for courses/part of courses completed in the period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 24 April 2020. Please note late applications will not be considered.
Circular 0003/20 provides details on how to apply.
Circulars See All Circulars
Circular 0039/2025
Date: 29/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 95.15KB
Approach and key measures to support the Forward Planning for special education provision for the 2026/2027 school year and beyond.
Date: 29/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 95.15KB
Approach and key measures to support the Forward Planning for special education provision for the 2026/2027 school year and beyond.
Circular 0042/2025
Date: 29/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 236.38KB
Grant Scheme for ICT Infrastructure.
Date: 29/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 236.38KB
Grant Scheme for ICT Infrastructure.
Circular 0041/2025
Date: 28/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 260.09KB
Publication of Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025
Date: 28/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 260.09KB
Publication of Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025
Circular 0032/2025
Date: 28/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 148.31KB
Special Needs Assistant Allocation 2025/26.
Date: 28/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 148.31KB
Special Needs Assistant Allocation 2025/26.
Circular 0013/2025
Date: 21/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 329.95KB
Occupational Injury Leave Scheme for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools.
Date: 21/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 329.95KB
Occupational Injury Leave Scheme for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools.
Circular 0025/2025
Date: 14/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 306.66KB
Information in relation to standardised testing and other matters – academic year 2024/25 and subsequent years.
Date: 14/05/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 306.66KB
Information in relation to standardised testing and other matters – academic year 2024/25 and subsequent years.