Going to primary school

• Starting school
  Find out what is involved when starting school at primary level.

• Types of primary school
  This document describes who owns primary schools and how they are funded.
• Curriculum in primary schools
  An outline of the primary school curriculum, including its aims, structure and content.
• Boards of management in primary schools
  This document describes the rules governing boards of management of primary schools
• Ownership of primary schools
  Who owns primary schools and how they are they funded?
• Tackling disadvantage in primary schools
  Describes schemes that provide additional resources for primary schools with large numbers of disadvantaged pupils.
• Special needs education in primary schools
  The arrangements for special needs education in primary schools include learning support/resource teachers and special needs assistants.
• Primary school transport scheme
  The transport scheme for primary school pupils and information on how to qualify.
• School transport for children with special needs
  Children who are enrolled in State special schools or in special classes in State primary schools may qualify for free transport to school.
• Organisations and resources for primary schools
  Outlines organisations and internet resources providing information on education at primary level.
• Moving your children to primary school
  Introduces the system of education in Ireland at primary level and information describes the procedures involved in enrolling a child in primary school.