The addition 'comes at a very important time' when the demand for qualified teachers has 'intensified'

From scones to salads and puff pastry bites 

Principal warns that lessons must be learned from junior cycle reform in the handling of Leaving Certificate changes

"As schools across the country prepare to open their doors for another academic year, Arlene Harris chats to students who are packing bags to head to boarding school dorms, and their also speaks to their parents about their view on it"

Going back into the classroom after a long summer break can be stressful. But parents can take simple steps to prepare their child for what lies ahead, writes Helen O’Callaghan

With the return to school around the corner I’ve been looking at what steps I can take to help my kids stay healthy over the next few months

"Back-to-school can bring lots of change and unpredictability - here are my top 10 tips for your child"

"I worry that school is not a place where everyone will shine or be happy. As such, I can’t help but bite my lip a little as I watch him take off with his new Spiderman bag"

The establishment of friendships and interactive patterns that occur during in second year is pivotal to shaping their future school years

Plus: free books for Junior Infants around the country, and ideas for activities for kids to learn and grow

A quick whip-around of your car can help to make the difference when term starts back up.

It might seem like only last week that they broke up for the holidays, but the summer is never as long as it promises to be. Parents — if they haven’t already — are beginning to grapple with the costs of returning to school.

More families than last year see the new school year as a considerable financial burden, despite the introduction of a new free schoolbooks schemefor primary schools from September.

The Department of Education says that Bus Éireann's family portal for new applications for school transport for the 2023/2024 academic year will close this Friday, April 28

It comes as a status yellow low temperature warning has been issued for Ireland until noon on Friday, with temperatures forecast to drop below minus 5C in parts of the country.

With one of the largest budgets each year, education is simply keeping the show on the road 

Friends commute 34km in tractors to school in Fermoy each day

Martin Ryan, resource officer for suicide prevention, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, HSE

With 10-year-old twins Connor and Lucia now back at school, the celebrity chef has shared some of his top tips for ensuring they come home with empty lunch boxes

Simple ways to lower your carbon footprint and reduce single use plastic for the new term ahead 

On one day in August, the charity took almost 450 calls, with many parents expressing guilt at being unable to provide for their children

And they're easy to prepare too

Make like a professional chef with 20 expert tips to keep your little ones full and satisfied in school, writes Ciara McDonnell

I still remember the excitement of finding a slice of my Mum’s banana bread tucked in with my sandwiches

One of Ireland's most successful licensed moneylenders is based in Mayfield. Eimer McAuley checks it out. 

Waiving school transport fees was a welcome decision but it has “added fuel to the fire” when it comes to the fight for spaces

The RSA said that drivers should be aware of a significant increase in school-going traffic in the coming days.

Data from Tusla details how 1,808 students were registered as being educated outside of a recognised school last year

Having variety is key to children coming home from school with empty lunchboxes

Second-hand school uniforms, refurbished laptops, and everything else kids need before going back to the classroom

A recent survey from Barnados found over two thirds of primary and three-quarters of secondary school parents are worried about meeting costs this year

The number of new applications this year so far is 39,500, with the application process open until September 30

Parents can often feel obliged to maintain the lifestyle their children have become accustomed to

The ‘late’ applications are not guaranteed a seat and applicants will only be allocated a seat if capacity is available

Parents 'ashamed' and 'degraded' at being unable to meet basic costs for children returning to school 

The Government estimates that some 151,000 families and 262,000 children will benefit from the €84m back to school scheme, which runs until September 30

ILCU annual survey finds families getting into debt to pay for back-to-school essentials

legislation to ensure that the cost of uniform, reduced book costs, school transport fees, and voluntary contributions are eliminated

Harry Burton's take on getting the kids back to school safely.

While schools will reopen, Norma Foley accepted that individual classes could be sent home due to a shortage of teachers, whether as a result of testing positive for the virus or as a close contact

Whether you are struggling to fill socks or searching for last-minute gifts, these beauty bits are some of the nicest.

Cast your eye over our top home and interiors picks to brighten up your life and your living space this week

'We’re doing everything we can, there’s nothing else we can do'

And remember that anything processed that says it's healthy probably isn't