Department of Education Circulars

Two new Circulars have been issued by the Department of Education this week. 

Circular No: 0032/2025 

Special Needs Assistant Allocation 2025/26 

This Circular will advise schools of arrangements for the allocation of special needs assistant (SNA) support to mainstream classes in primary and post primary schools for the 2025/26 school year. It can be viewed here.

Circular No: 0039/2025 

Approach and key measures to support the Forward Planning for Special Education Provision for the 2026/2027 school year and beyond 

 This Circular will outline key measures to enhance planning arrangements for special education provision for the 2026/27 school year; and will also provide an overview on work being undertaken by the Department of Education and Youth (‘the Department’) and NCSE to enhance the inclusive and integrated aspects of our school system over the medium term. It can be viewed here.