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Consultation on the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

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25th June 2025

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NPC Information Sessions schedule April-June 2026

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28th January 2026

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Upcoming NPC Training sessions for parents - January to March 2026

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20th January 2026

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Consultation on the development of national standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

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In Memory of Damian Murray

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09th October 2025

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NPC Innovation Award 2025

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08th October 2025

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The National Parents and Students Leaving Certificate Helpline opens Friday 22nd August: 1800 265 165

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20th August 2025
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Learning at Home - Online

This session focuses on how you as a parent of a primary school child can support and encourage your child’s learning at home.

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Supporting parents to support their children’s mental health and wellbeing - Online

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Special Education

Videos from the NPC Special Education Conferences below or click read more to go to our Special Education section

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An overview of the Summer Program 2023 - Frank Hanlon, Department of Education

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

An overview of the Summer Program 2023 - Frank Hanlon, Department of Education

Frieda McElhinney - Open Special Schools and Special Classes Advocacy Group

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Frieda McElhinney - Open Special Schools and Special Classes Advocacy Group

Introduction by NPC CEO Aine Lynch

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Introduction by NPC CEO Aine Lynch

Results of Parents Survey

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Results of Parents Survey

Michael Bondin, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Educational Services Malta

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

Michael Bondin, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Educational Services Malta

John Kearney, CEO National Council for Special Education

Making a Difference: Reimagining the Summer Programme in Ireland

John Kearney, CEO National Council for Special Education

Kathryn Fitzgerald - Specialist Lead Policy and Practice Development in the NCSE highlights the NCSE’s policy advice around behaviour management

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Kathryn Fitzgerald - Specialist Lead Policy and Practice Development in the NCSE highlights the NCSE’s policy advice around behaviour management

Siobhan Allen - Supporting Students Presenting With Serious Challenging Behaviours in SEN Settings

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Siobhan Allen - Supporting Students Presenting With Serious Challenging Behaviours in SEN Settings

Margaret Flood, NCCA SEN Education Officer introduces the Level 1 (L1LP) and Level 2 (L2LP) Learning Programmes in schools

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Margaret Flood, NCCA SEN Education Officer introduces the Level 1 (L1LP) and Level 2 (L2LP) Learning Programmes in schools

Mark O’Connor - Community Engagement Manager for Inclusion Ireland

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Mark O’Connor - Community Engagement Manager for Inclusion Ireland

Bobbie Hickey talking about her journey through the Irish Education System

NPC Special Education Conference 2018

Bobbie Hickey talking about her journey through the Irish Education System

Adam Harris - Founder & CEO of AsIAm

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Adam Harris - Founder & CEO of AsIAm

Ann-Marie Spillane - How can parents ensure they are listening to their child’s voice?

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Ann-Marie Spillane - How can parents ensure they are listening to their child’s voice?

Clare Cromie O’Toole - From Voice to Participation: Exploring Children’s Rights in Education

NPC Special Education Conference 2017

Clare Cromie O’Toole - From Voice to Participation: Exploring Children’s Rights in Education

Introduction by NPC CEO

NPC Special Education Conference 2016

Introduction by NPC CEO

Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children

NPC Special Education Conference 2016

Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children

Dorothy Armstrong - Enabling your child to manage and learn from their behaviour

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Dorothy Armstrong - Enabling your child to manage and learn from their behaviour

Se Goulding - The Role of the Special Needs Assistant

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Se Goulding - The Role of the Special Needs Assistant

Noelle Connolly - The Role of the Special Needs Organiser

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Noelle Connolly - The Role of the Special Needs Organiser

Dorothy Armstrong - Minding yourself well - The importance of self-care for parents of children with Special Needs

NPC Special Education Conference 2015

Dorothy Armstrong - Minding yourself well - The importance of self-care for parents of children with Special Needs

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