Publication
Key publications in guidance
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From: Department of Education
- Published on: 9 February 2024
- Last updated on: 14 May 2025
- Lifelong guidance consultation, framework and action plan
- Circulars
- Information notes
- Contact details
Lifelong guidance consultation, framework and action plan
The Map of Lifelong Guidance Services in Ireland
This interactive map aims to increase the visibility and awareness of lifelong guidance, employment and career advisory services across Ireland. Filter by service category, public accessibility, mode of delivery, and more to connect with guidance services nationwide.
January 2025 Progress Report – National Strategic Framework for Lifelong Guidance: Strategic Action Plan (2024-2030)
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National Strategic Framework for Lifelong Guidance: Strategic Action Plan 2024-2030
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National Consultation on a Strategic Framework for Lifelong Guidance
Report on key messages emerging August 2023
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Circulars
0084/2024: Advice on the use of assessment instruments/tests for Guidance or for additional and special educational needs (SEN) in post-primary schools
0084/2024
Advice on the use of assessment instruments/tests for Guidance or for additional and special educational needs (SEN) in post-primary school
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0001/2025: Guidance in Post-Primary Schools
0001/2025
This circular provides information to managerial authorities and principals in relation to whole-school guidance (WSG) as the appropriate model of practice in contemporary post-primary schools.
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0010/2024: Staffing Arrangements in Education and Training Boards for 2023/24 School Year
0009/2024: Staffing arrangements in Community and Comprehensive Schools for 2024/25 School Year
0008/2024: Staffing Arrangements in Voluntary Post-Primary Schools for the 2024/25 School Year
0001/2023: Advice on the use of assessment instruments/tests for Guidance or for additional and special educational needs (SEN) in post-primary schools
Information notes
0003/2024: Information Note for Principals, Guidance Counsellors and Guidance Teams in relation to the storage and transfer of guidance-counselling notes (2024)
Information Note TC 0003/2024
Information Note for Principals, Guidance Counsellors and Guidance Teams in relation to the storage and transfer of guidance-counselling notes
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0001/2024: Information Note for Principals, Guidance Counsellors and Guidance Teams in relation to Whole-School Guidance
0009/2023: Information Note for Principals, Guidance Counsellors, Guidance Teams in relation to Whole-School-Guidance Provision at Junior Cycle
0008/2023: Information Note for Schools in Relation to Personal and Social Guidance Counselling
Contact details
Email: guidance@education.gov.ie