Here are links to some some websites which provide useful information about primary school and how to help your child make the transition to ‘Big School’.

Irish National Teachers Organisation: Tips for Parents – Child starting school

NCCA: The Why, What and How of Your Child’s Learning Junior and Senior Infants

NCCA:  Overview of Children’s Learning in Primary School

Stay Safe: Stay Safe: A Guide for Parents

Below are some leaflets from the NCCA and others which provide information about what your child is learning and how you can help them get the most from school.

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Parents and Primary Language Curriculum

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Tipsheet_for_parents_literacy

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