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Guidance in Post Primary Schools Circular 01/2025

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Guidance in Post Primary Schools Circular 01/2025

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Student Support Teams in Post Primary School

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Student Support Teams in Post Primary School

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Guide to Free Apps to Support Mental Health

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Guide to Free Apps to Support Mental Health

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With so many to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start, or which to trust.

What are the best mental health apps?

At Jigsaw, we are often asked which are the best apps for anxiety, or what ones we would recommend. Research and evidence are important parts of our work so we can really stand behind what we say.

To ensure we recommend safe apps to use, we embarked on a review project with funding from ESB Energy for Generations,. The aim was to identify apps that might be helpful to young people in managing their mental health.

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Mental health apps | Advice for young people | Jigsaw

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With so many to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start, or which to trust. At Jigsaw, we are often asked which are the best apps for anxiety, or what ones we would recommend. Research and evidence are important parts of our work so we can really stand behind what we say.

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Info Note 3/2024: Storage and transfer of guidance counselling notes

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Info Note 3/2024: Storage and transfer of guidance counselling notes

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Jigsaw - Free Self Care Course for Teachers

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Jigsaw - Free Self Care Course for Teachers

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Self-care course for teachers | Resources for Schools | Jigsaw

Self-care course for teachers

This 45 minute online course will introduce teachers to the concept of self-care.
It covers the importance of self-care in the life of a teacher, and ways to ensure it is a part of their teaching. You will receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Participants will:

Have a greater understanding of what self-care is

Have a greater understanding of the importance of self-care in their role as a teacher

Explore the challenges to supporting self-care practice

Be more aware of their own self-care needs

Be able to develop their own self-care plan.

For those who work or volunteer with young people, access this course is for you. Sign up to our eLearning portal.

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Self-care course for teachers | Resources for Schools | Jigsaw

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Self-care course for teachers | Resources for Schools | Jigsaw Self-care course for teachers This 45 minute online course will introduce teachers to the concept of self-care. It covers the importance of self-care in the life of a teacher, and ways to ensure it is a part of their teaching.

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Link to Guidance in Schools Website with circulars, information notes etc

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Link to Guidance in Schools Website with circulars, information notes etc

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Guidance, Guidance education, Guidance Ireland, post-primary guidance, guidance counsellor

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Identifying Needs by Year group - Editable

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Identifying Needs by Year group - Editable

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Wellbeing in Post Primary Schools - HSE & NEPS

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Wellbeing in Post Primary Schools - HSE & NEPS

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Responding to Critical Incidents NEPS (2016)

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Responding to Critical Incidents NEPS (2016)

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See Appendix 3 of Circulars 0008,0009,0010 of 2024 Staffing Circulars 

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See Appendix 3 of Circulars 0008,0009,0010 of 2024 Staffing Circulars 

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Editable Units of Learning from Guidance Counsellors

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Editable Units of Learning from Guidance Counsellors

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The is most crucial part of the six-step process. This is where, individual teachers, subject departments and school leaders implement the agreed actions to bring about the desired improvement. This step will look different in every school and for evaluation.

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School Self-Evaluation - Six-step process

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school and youth reach centre inspection reports

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Prompt Sheet Word Version for Editing (2)

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Jigsaw Self Care - Free Course for Parents

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Jigsaw Self Care - Free Course for Parents

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This 45 minute course is aimed at parents and guardians of young people. It provides skills to help parents/guardians understand and look after their own wellbeing while acting as that One Good Adult for a young person.

Participants will:

Have a greater understanding of what self-care is

Have a greater understanding of the importance of looking after their own wellbeing in their role as a parent

Be more aware of their own self-care needs

Be able to develop their own self-care plan.

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Self-care course for parents | Elearning for parents | Jigsaw.ie

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This 45 minute course is aimed at parents and guardians of young people. It provides skills to help parents/guardians understand and look after their own wellbeing while acting as that One Good Adult for a young person.

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NCGE Taking Stock Questionnarie for JC Students

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NCGE Taking Stock Questionnarie for JC Students

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Reflecting on aspects of Critical Incident Planning (PDST 2019/20)

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Reflecting on aspects of Critical Incident Planning (PDST 2019/20)

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Appendix I (wellbeing Guidelines) for  school developed Wellbeing Units of Learning

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Appendix I (wellbeing Guidelines) for  school developed Wellbeing Units of Learning

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DEIS Action Planning for Improvement 2022

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DEIS Action Planning for Improvement 2022

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NEPS Trauma Informed Approach eLearning Course

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NEPS Trauma Informed Approach eLearning Course

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This training course focuses on stress and its impact on learning, behaviour and wellbeing. Familiar and new approaches based on research and the experience of NEPS psychologists are used to guide thinking, planning and action. The training aims to support school staff to build resilience for all including children and young people with additional needs and those affected by trauma and adversity.

It has been designed for all staff and promotes a whole school approach to trauma informed practice.

The format has been developed to allow for self-directed, self-paced learning. Schools may also choose to undertake the training together through blending the e-learning modules with follow up in-school reflection and action planning sessions.

The course consists of 7 short modules, each comprising video presentation, and downloadable reflection activities and information handouts. The online course can be completed in approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours.

Following completion of the course we hope you and your staff:

Use the resource called 'Walk Through' Model, to highlight strengths, needs and actions for your class/school.

Discuss with colleagues how best to embed the learning in this training in classes and in the school community.

Access further advice/support around embedding the learning through the school's assigned psychologist, if required.

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NEPs- Introducing a Trauma Informed Approach eLearning

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This training course focuses on stress and its impact on learning, behaviour and wellbeing. Familiar and new approaches based on research and the experience of NEPS psychologists are used to guide thinking, planning and action. The training aims to support school staff to build resilience for all including children and young people with additional needs and those affected by trauma and adversity.

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NCGE Parent/Guardian Questionnaire to inform WSG Planning

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NCGE Parent/Guardian Questionnaire to inform WSG Planning

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Mindout: Evidence and Curriculum based programme for Senior Cycle Students HSE

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Mindout: Evidence and Curriculum based programme for Senior Cycle Students HSE

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MindOut

MindOut is a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Programme for Senior Cycle students. It aims to enable students to achieve positive outcomes in school, work and life in general. The programme was revised in 2017 using up to date evidence and research along with feedback from teachers and students. MindOut is suitable for Transition Year or 5th year pupils and is designed to be implemented within a single 35-40 minute class period over 12 weeks, using interactive learning methods.

Irish manual available in 22/23

N.B. The Mindout programme materials are only available with training.

Teachers can attend either:

1 day in person training to support the delivery of the Mindout programme. This is suitable for all teachers. Book Here.

2 hour online training. This is only suitable for teachers experienced in teaching SPHE. Book Here.

Campaigns that promote mental health

HSE Mind Monsters is a mental health campaign for young people that focuses on relationships, body image, screen time, exams, stress and sleep.

HSE Little Things is a mental health campaign that focuses on little things we can do to protect our mental health and support the people we care about. Posters are available for Staff Rooms.

Suicide Prevention Training

The HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention works with the HSE Regional Resource Officers for Suicide Prevention to provide training in ASSIT and SafeTalk for teachers.

Referral pathways for Mental Health Services

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) has set out a standard procedure for how children and young people are referred to CAMHS. For more information visit here.

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Emotional Wellbeing Resources for Post Primary School Teachers - HSE.ie

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MindOut is a Social and Emotional Wellbeing Programme for Senior Cycle students. It aims to enable students to achieve positive outcomes in school, work and life in general. The programme was revised in 2017 using up to date evidence and research along with feedback from teachers and students.

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Link to Guidance Professional Learning & Webinars on WSG

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Link to Guidance Professional Learning & Webinars on WSG

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Oide - Supporting the Professional Learning of School Leaders and Teachers in Ireland

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Additional Resources and Supports: NCGE Whole School Guidance Framework 2007

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Asist HSE Suicide Intervention Training 

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Asist HSE Suicide Intervention Training 

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CareersPortal is Ireland's leading Careers Guidance website. It is a one-stop-shop for people of all ages who need information and guidance regarding their next career decision.

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SafeTalk HSE (Suicide Awareness Training)

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SafeTalk HSE (Suicide Awareness Training)

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For use in School Self-evaluation Six Step Process - Gathering Evidence

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Suicide Bereavement Training One Day HSE

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Suicide Bereavement Training One Day HSE

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Jigsaw - Course for all staff to support mental health

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Jigsaw - Course for all staff to support mental health

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Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools course is informed by emerging research, national and international policy, and best practice on promotion in schools. It has been developed in collaboration with young people, school leaders, and school staff.

Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools
Course description
Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools is a self-directed course. It is presented in four distinct modules, each module takes approximately 40 minutes to complete. Throughout the modules, there are opportunities for reflection and application of learning.
Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools aims to provide school staff with:

Increased knowledge and understanding about youth mental health

Opportunities to reflect on the important role school staff have in promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools

Practical strategies to promote and support youth mental health in school

Enhanced confidence to deliver mental health and wellbeing education in the classroom.

To access the course, sign up now to our eLearning portal.

Watch a Q&A with Jigsaw's Regional Schools Coordinator Ena, a former post-primary teacher, discussing her interaction with the course.

You can sign up using your email address and complete the modules at a time and pace that suits you.

On completion of all four modules you will receive a certificate of completion and gain exclusive access to Jigsaw's Junior and Senior Cycle workshops on mental health. You will receive the presentations, resources, and guidance documents to assist you to deliver the workshops in the classroom.

To access the course, sign up now to our eLearning portal.

Questions from school staff

2 x 40 minute Junior Cycle workshops or 1 x 60 minute alternative
2 x 40 minute Senior Cycle workshops or 1 x 60 minute alternative.
Each workshop has a workshop plan, presentation and learning resources.

The learning outcomes for the junior and senior workshops are:

Young people will explore what is meant by mental health

Young people will consider what hurts and helps their mental health

Young people will explore strategies for looking after their mental health

Young people will consider the importance of seeking help for their mental health and where they can go for help if they need it.

The learning outcomes are the same for Junior and Senior Cycle but are explored in an age appropriate way.

There is a parents section on our website where there is a host of information, articles and courses such as:
self-care course for parents, Mental health awareness course for parents and recorded webinars that support young people and parents with family conflict, self-care and mental health.

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Supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools | Jigsaw Schools Hub

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Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools course is informed by emerging research, national and international policy, and best practice on promotion in schools. It has been developed in collaboration with young people, school leaders, and school staff. Course description Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools is a self-directed course.

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Template for WSG activities undertaken by subject departments - editable version for use in schools

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Template for WSG activities undertaken by subject departments - editable version for use in schools

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NCCA Focus on Learning: Student Reflection 2015

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NCCA Focus on Learning: Student Reflection 2015

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PDST: An Integrated Approach to Learning, Teaching & Assessment

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PDST: An Integrated Approach to Learning, Teaching & Assessment

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DE Programme Recognition Framework Guidance Counselling

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DE Programme Recognition Framework Guidance Counselling

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The OECD Career Readiness project is designed to provide new advice to governments, schools, employers and other stakeholders on how to best prepare young people to compete in an ever-changing labour market.

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The OECD Career Readiness project is designed to provide new advice to governments, schools, employers and other stakeholders on how to best prepare young people to compete in an ever-changing labour market.

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artificial intelligence and education and skills

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The OECD Career Readiness project is designed to provide new advice to governments, schools, employers and other stakeholders on how to best prepare young people to compete in an ever-changing labour market.

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NEART: Jigsaw’s mental health supports for post-primary schools

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NEART: Jigsaw’s mental health supports for post-primary schools

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Jigsaw’s mental health supports for post-primary schools

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DEY: Standards and qualifications for working as a post-primary guidance counsellor in Ireland

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DEY: Standards and qualifications for working as a post-primary guidance counsellor in Ireland

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SCR Curriculum & Timetable PLE Leadership

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SCR Curriculum & Timetable PLE Leadership