Useful Links for Parents

Learning Resources

• Irish for Parents – This is a website to help parents with their children’s Irish homework.
• Gaeilge.ie – Links to Seadáin Si and some nice interactive stories.
• National Council for Curriculum Assessment – Useful tips and videos to help with your child’s leaning.
• Scoilnet – Packed full of amazing resources, great for teachers, parents and students at any time of the year. There are hundreds of videos, activity sheets and ideas for lesson plans and more in Irish and in English.
• Schooldays.ie – Ireland’s trusted Parenting and Education Website.
• Help My Kid Learn – Resources for 0-12 year old children.
• Primary Science – Discover Primary Science & Maths.
• Maths is fun – Resources, games, puzzles for Maths learning.
• Oxford Owls – Free resources to support learning at Home.
• Phonics Play – Interactive phonics games, phonics planning, assessment ideas and many teaching ideas and resources to help children to learn.
• Fun Brain – Games, videos and books for kids.
• ICT Games – Maths and English games.
• Kandle – Kildare and Leighlin Diocese, Activities, Ministries & News

Support for Parents

• National Parents Council (npc.ie) – Supporting parents and empowering them to become effective partners in their children’s education.
• Home-Parentline-Helpline for Parents – Helpline, listening service for Parents.

Online Safety Awareness and Resources

• WebWise – Tips and hints for parents on the safe use of the internet for children.
• Cyber Safe Ireland – Keeping your child safe online.
• ISPCC Digital Ready Hub – ISPCC – Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children digital resources for parents.

School Applications

• Aladdin Schools – The software behind great schools – Interactive Schools App.
• The Lunch Bag – School Meal Supplier | Budget Announcement – Healthy School Lunch Service.