Wellbeing in education; Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice: 2018-2023
This site provides access to a wide range of wellbeing information and supports for schools, students and parents.
Ireland. Department of Education and Skills
Action Plan on Drug Use in Higher Education Institutions: the report of the Rapid Response Group (RRG) on Use of Illicit Substances within Higher Education
On the 24th June 2019 the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor convened a meeting in Dublin to review the issue of drug use in higher education.
Framework for Response to the Use of Illicit Substances within Higher Education based on the Report of the Rapid Response Group (RRG) on Use of Illicit Substances within Higher Education
On the 24th June 2019 the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor convened a meeting in Dublin to review the issue of drug use in higher education.
Safe, respectful, supportive and positive. Ending sexual violence and harassment in Irish higher education institutions
Our vision is to ensure an institutional campus culture which is safe, respectful and supportive. Institutions have a duty of care to their students and staff, and a responsibility to foster a campus culture that is clear in the condemnation of unwanted and unacceptable behaviours.
Lifeskills survey 2015: report on survey findings
The findings from the 2015 Lifeskills Survey highlight, as in the 2009 and 2012 surveys, the very good work that schools do to equip their students with a range of essential Lifeskills; including physical activity and healthy eating, aspects of Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Rel
Report of the working group on educational materials for use in SPHE in post-primary schools and centres for education with particular reference to substance use education in the context of SPHE
This Report sets out the current context for Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) in Chapter Two.
Promotion of healthy lifestyles in primary schools
This circular focuses on the importance of physical activity and healthy eating. It is acknowledged that mental and psychological well-being are a key part of healthy lifestyles. Schools support these through their work on anti-bullying and the SPHE curriculum.
Including lesbian, gay and bisexual students in school policies: guidelines for principals
In 2009 the Department of Education and Skills and GLEN – Gay and Lesbian Equality Network issued guidance to schools on sexual orientation issues - Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students: Guidance for Principals and School Leader.
Anti-bullying procedures for primary and post primary schools
The purpose of these procedures is to give direction and guidance to school authorities and school personnel in preventing and tackling school-based bullying behaviour amongst its pupils and in dealing with any negative impact within school of bullying behaviour that occurs elsewhere.
Results of the Department of Education and Skills ‘Lifeskills’ Survey, 2012
The Department of Education and Skills conducted its second ‘Lifeskills’ survey of primary and post primary schools in 2012. The first Lifeskills Survey was carried out in 2009.