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We use the UFLI phonics programme approaches to learn to read and write.

The letter sounds are taught in the following order:

a, m, s, t,

p, f, i, n

o, d, c, u, g, b, e

s (making /s/ and /z/), k, h, r, l, w, j

y, x, qu, v, z

Learning the letter sounds in groups as above, rather than alphabetically, enables children to begin building words as early as possible.

More information about the words that can be made using these letters can be found on https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/foundations/toolbox/1-34/

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Lesson Resources

The UFLI Foundations Toolbox contains all the lesson resources to accompany the lesson plans provided in the UFLI Foundations manual. (Don't have a manual yet? Click here to order one) Every lesson has companion resources that will help you implement the lessons efficiently, effectively, and consistently.

Some of the companion lesson resources you will find below include:

Lesson slide decks (in PowerPoint and Google Slide formats)

Decodable passages

Homework sheets

Games and activities for additional practice

We have grouped the lessons into smaller units so you can access these resources more easily. Scroll down to use the buttons below to find the resources for each lesson or groups of lessons.

Please note that we are still building out these free resources, and we will be editing this page over the next few weeks. We wanted you to be able to access some materials as soon as possible, but be sure to come back later to see the rest!
New to UFLI Foundations? Learn about its development, check out a sample lesson plan, view the scope and sequence, and more.

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The UFLI Foundations Toolbox contains all the lesson resources to accompany the lesson plans provided in the UFLI Foundations manual. (Don't have a manual yet? Click here to order one) Every lesson has companion resources that will help you implement the lessons efficiently, effectively, and consistently.

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Language is very important to us, and we use some terms and avoid other terms. Few things below to keep in mind as much as possible. We're all learning around language, it's not something to worry about if you use different terms, but we hope this helps.
Autism Class
Additional Needs

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ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder Term used here: Autism
DCD: Developmental Coordination Disorder Sometimes known as Dyspraxia
DVD: Developmental Visual Dyspraxia
EBD/SEBD: Emotional Behavioural Difficulties/Severe Emotional Behavioural Difficulties
MGLD:  Mild General Learning Difficulty
NBSS: National Behaviour Support Service.  Now part of NCSE
NCSE: National Council for Special Education
NEPS: National Educational Psychology Service
NIPT: National Induction Programme for Teachers
OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
ODD:  Oppositional Defiance Disorder
OT: Occupational Therapy
PDST: Professional Development Support for Teachers
SENO: Special Educational Needs Organiser
SESS: Special Education Support Service Now part of NCSE
SLT: Speech & Language Therapy

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Guide for Parents or Guardians: Special Education Teaching

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Guide for Children: Special Education Teaching

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Welcome to Naul National School. I hope our website gives you a glimpse of our happy, caring and busy school as well as providing you with key information you may need about your child’s educational journey. In our school we aim to provide our boys and girls with a broad and balanced curriculum, rich in learning experiences and opportunities to experience success. We also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities to cater for the varied interests of our pupils. Our school has played an important role in the  community since 1834 and we aim to continue that legacy and uphold our reputation, whilst ensuring we are progressive and responsive to the needs of our pupils and families. I hope that all who visit our website can share in our celebrations and achievements, getting a sense of who we are and the special place our school is for all who work and learn there.

We hope you have an enjoyable experience. We look forward to getting to know you.

Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions, we are always happy to help.

Le gach dea-ghuí,
Kate Henry, Principal

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The Board of Management of Naul N.S. consists of a committed group of people who have the responsibility of managing the school on behalf of the Patron. The Board of Management is appointed for a period of four years and meets at least five times a year. The constitution of the board is as follows;

Two Patron Nominees

The School Principal

A Teacher Nominee

Two Community Nominees from the wider community.

Two Parent Nominees, a mother and a father, elected from parents of students attending the school.

Patron Nominee: Mr. Tom Duff- Chairperson

Principal: Ms. Kate Henry- Secretary

Patron Nominee: Mr. Séamus Hynes- Treasurer

Teacher Nominee: Ms. Niamh Carney

Community Nominee: Mr. Joe Keane

Community Nominee: Mr. Russell Nearing

Parent Nominee: Mrs. Noleen Malone

Parent Nominee: Mr. Emmett Mc Carroll

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Catholic Schedule for Primary Schools and Inclusive Practices

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Catholic Schedule for Primary Schools and Inclusive Practices

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In Naul N.S. , we believe in the holistic education of the child - intellectual, moral, physical, aesthetic, social and spiritual education, including a living relationship with God and with other people. As teachers, we prepare children for further education and would like to see all our pupils grow up to live full, happy and productive lives as adults in society.

Our school aims to create a learning environment where every child is encouraged and enabled to develop to their full and unique potential, and to the fullest possible extent.

The pupils in our school are expected to give of their best and to achieve high standards of work and behaviour.

Through co-operation and a mutual partnership between school and home we can help each pupil live a full and happy life as a child, and at the same time support them in acquiring the skills which will help them as they move towards adulthood.

The school models and promotes a philosophy of life inspired by belief in God and in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Catholic school provides religious education for the pupils in accordance with the doctrines, practices and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and promotes the formation of the pupils in the Catholic Faith.

Naul N.S. is an inclusive school, with a warm welcoming atmosphere of acceptance which is evident throughout the learning environment and the social interactions of all in our school community.

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The board's main function is to manage the school on behalf of the patron and for the benefit of the students and to provide an appropriate education for each student at the school.

In carrying out its functions, the board must

-Act in accordance with Ministerial policy

-Uphold the ethos of the school and be accountable to the patron for this. The word ethos is not used in the Education Act 1998. It is described in the Act as the 'characteristic spirit of the school as determined by the cultural, educational, moral, religious, social, linguistic and spiritual values and traditions which inform and are characteristic of the objectives and conduct of the school'.

-Act in accordance with the law and with any deed, charter, or similar instrument relating to the school.

-Consult with and inform the patron of decisions and proposals

-Publish the school's policy on admission to and participation in the school, including its policy on expulsion and suspension of students, admission and participation by students with disabilities or with other special educational needs

-Ensure that the school's admissions policy respects the choices of parents and the principles of equality and that it complies with Ministerial directions, having regard to the school ethos and the constitutional rights of all concerned

-Have regard for the principles and requirements of a democratic society and promote respect for the diversity of values, beliefs, traditions, languages, and ways of life in our society

-Have regard to the efficient use of resources (particularly the grants provided by the State), the public interest in the affairs of the school, and accountability to students, parents, and the community

-Use the resources provided by the State to make reasonable provisions and accommodation for students with disabilities or special needs, including, if necessary, the adaptation of buildings or provision of special equipment

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Ms. Kate Henry - Principal

Ms. Amanda Moore/Ms. Niamh Carney - Deputy Principal

Westown

Naul,
Co. Dublin
K32PX40

Phone: (01) 8413821
Mobile: (087) 9311031

Email Address: naulns1834@gmail.com

Website: www.naulns.ie

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Aladdin will be the primary means of communication for the school.

Our school has successfully rolled out the Aladdin Schools Connect App to parents/guardians of children in our classes which is of benefit to all parties. Aladdin Schools uses state-of-the art security to safeguard information entered by the school and data is stored and processed in strict compliance with Irish and European data protection laws. We are currently using the following features:

Noticeboard facility

Push notifications

Epayments and Money Collections

School report card

Permissions - Permissions lists are a feature in Aladdin Connect which allow schools to create and manage permissions lists for classes and various groups.

Parent Teacher Meeting Scheduler -We will use this feature to organise and schedule parent teacher meetings in November. This will make it easier for parents to select their preferred time from the time-slots available.

We hope that you find Aladdin Connect to be convenient, helpful and user-friendly. Should you have any queries, please get in touch with the school directly - by email to naulns1834@gmail.com with Aladdin Connect in the subject line, immediately. As with all new projects and approaches, there may be some challenges to ‘iron out’ in the early stages. Please bear with us as we do our best to ensure that the system is rolled out as smoothly as possible.

By default, both parents will have access to view their child’s contact information (including phone, address, email).

Shortly after the commencement of the new school year, you will receive an email/text message containing your registration link. There will be one link per parent which will allow the parent to access information for all their children in the school from one user account.

Please do not forward this email or share this link as this is a unique registration code for each parent for your child/children in this school. During registration, you will choose a password that will be used in conjunction with your email address to securely access the Aladdin Connect going forward. Once you are registered, you will be prompted to download the App.

The main advantage of using the App is to receive immediate alerts for app messages sent by the school.

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Aladdin Schools - The software behind great schools

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See how much time you could save The demos on this page will take you through the main features of the Aladdin Schools software service. To see how Aladdin can dramatically reduce your daily workload, click on one of the screens above.Try before you buy A personal guided tour is the best way to discover how easy it is to simplify your school administration with Aladdin.

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DLD: Kate Henry-Principal

DDLD: Niamh Carney-Deputy Principal

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The Education (Welfare) Act obliges schools to report to TESS in Tusla of children that have missed in excess of 20 school days.  This is regardless of the reason for absence. This is a legal requirement. Schools, Tusla or DE cannot control it.

If a child is unwell they should stay at home and we understand that some children are more prone to illnesses especially in their first year in school. However, we ask you to inform the class teacher as to the reason for your child’s absence on their return to school. We are obliged to state absence reasons when making out attendance reports each term  The Aladdin app has forms that can be filled and sent from your phone or you can simply write a note.

If a pupil has missed 10, 15 days the school will inform you via Aladdin.

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Each school day 60,000 Irish primary and post-primary students miss school

Tusla Education Support Service or tess is launching its first national, School Attendance Drive 'Every School Day Counts' to promote regular school attendance. Each school day approximately 60,000 students miss school in Ireland. tess is running an attendance drive throughout the month of November, when attendance traditionally dips, to encourage and promote the importance of regular school attendance with children, young people, parents and schools. In addition tess believes that attendance is everyone's business and encourages the wider community to come on board and endeavour to make 'Every School Day Count' this November and throughout the school year.

Over 1700 schools right across the country have already signed up to the drive and will be running attendance initiatives in their schools throughout the month.

During the launch, the service will also be unveiling its new name and logo as part of its brand refresh project, to highlight the integrated supports available through its three service strands - Educational Welfare Service; Home School Community Liaison Scheme; and School Completion Programme. The three services work with children, young people, parents, schools and community family support services to improve attendance, participation and retention.

Addressing over 350 attendees, including government representatives, education professionals, children and young people, Bernard Gloster, Chief Executive of Tusla said, "Research has shown again and again that regular school attendance is vital in helping children get the best possible start in life. It lays the foundation for developing good social skills, building relationships and achieving success later in life. Children who attend school regularly are more likely to stay in school and achieve better educational outcomes."

Noel Kelly, Director of Tusla Education Support Service, added, "Access to education is a child's right. We know that investing in education is the most effective way of offsetting the impact of poverty and helps create a level playing field, which gives children from disadvantaged backgrounds a better chance to reach their potential.

Equal access to educational opportunities has the power to pull families and communities out of the cycle of poverty which in turn can help generations to come. The focus of our work in tess is to give additional support to the most marginalised 8% of children and young people in our education system who are most likely to leave school early without any qualifications."

Speaking about the rebrand, Noel said: "I'm also delighted to be here today to reveal our new name and logo. The overall aim of the process is to educate the public on the services we provide to ensure that anyone in need of support, can access the right service, at the right time. Over 150 children, young people, parents, schools and staff were engaged in this brand refresh process, to ensure the new name and look resonated with its users and reflected the supportive services it provides."

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Tusla Educational Support Service launch first national, School Attendance Drive 'Every School Day Counts'Tusla - Child and Family Agency

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Each school day 60,000 Irish primary and post-primary students miss school Tusla Education Support Service or tess is launching its first national, School Attendance Drive 'Every School Day Counts' to promote regular school attendance. Each school day approximately 60,000 students miss school in Ireland.

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Children First, National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children was launched on October 2nd 2017. This Guidance is a primary reference for all citizens to report concerns and includes the new legislative obligations.

The Guidance also outlines the roles of the main statutory bodies involved in child welfare and protection: Tusla - Child and Family Agency, and An Garda Síochána. It contains details of how to report a concern about a child and what happens once the report is received by Tusla.

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PARENTS OR VISITORS HAVE NO PERMISSION TO GO DIRECTLY TO ANY CLASSROOM AT ANYTIME OF THE DAY. ALL PARENTS AND VISITORS MUST ENTER THE SCHOOL BUILDING VIA THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND REPORT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE.

Scheduled Meetings: all visitors must report to the school office where the secretary will notify the relevant staff member of your presence.

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UFLI Foundations provides teachers with detailed but easy to follow lesson plans that all follow this eight-step routine:

1. Phonemic Awareness

2. Visual Drill

3. Auditory Drill

4. Blending Drill

5. New Concept

6. Word Work

7. Irregular Words

8. Connected Text

UFLI Foundations targets the following foundational reading skills:

Phoneme blending and segmentation practice

Accuracy and automaticity of grapheme-phoneme correspondences

Decoding automaticity of words with previously learned concepts

Explicit introduction of new concepts

Decoding and encoding practice

Reading and spelling irregular words

Reading and spelling connected text

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Before School Drop Off and Collection

School starts at 8:50am and Finishes at 1.30pm, (Junior & Senior Infants), 2.30pm (1st - 6th).

Infants are to be collected from the school gates at 1:30pm. Other classes are to be collected from the school gates or walk home at 2.30pm. As always, we rely on your support and co-operation in these matters.

Our school operates a DROP AND GO (morning)/ COLLECT AND GO (afternoon) policy. There is a pedestrian crossing from the footpath up to the school specifically designed to allow children to walk safely to the front yard of the school. It is important for everyone’s safety that children or parents do not park or block this pedestrian crossing.

Drop off and collection times are busy, therefore we all need to be mindful of children's safety. In order to achieve this we are asking that you do the following:

All children to wear high vis vests. They are free from RSA. The school has provided all children with one. The Parents' Association have provided spare ones also.

All pedestrians to cross from the footpath to the pedestrian gate on the pedestrian crossing only. When walking up from the village walk on the footpath down to the pedestrian crossing. Please do not cut through the car park.

Walk to school if possible.

When your child has been dropped off safely, please move off as safely and swiftly as possible to avoid traffic congestion.

Please do not park on the pedestrian crossing. It needs to remain clear for children to cross safely.

Please do not drive on the pedestrian crossing when children are walking on it.

At busy times to aid the swift movement of traffic please turn left when exiting the car park.

The children will be let out in a staggered manner at 14:30- 1st class, then 2nd class, then 3rd class, then 4th 5th and 5th/6th.

Please arrive at collection time- i.e. if your child is for example in 3rd class, please allow parents to collect children from the younger classes first. Parking too early is causing a back log.

Staff will be supervising the pupils when they enter the yard.

Teacher's continually speak to their class about road safety.

Please let’s all work together to keep our pupils safe.

Many thanks for your cooperation on this very important matter.

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RSA Getting Your Child to School Safely Booklet

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RSA Getting Your Child to School Safely Booklet

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If someone different is collecting your child please notify the class teacher by emailing the office naulns1834@gmail.com where the message will be delivered. Never collect another child without their parent’s permission and advanced notification. Please try and send an email to the office in the morning instead of calling the school.

Children who come late must be brought to the office and signed in.

Those leaving early must be collected at school office and signed out.

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Naul N.S. School Uniform

Here at Naul N.S. we have a Formal Uniform and a P.E. Uniform/School Tracksuit. Either may be worn. On P.E. days the P.E. Uniform/School Tracksuit must be worn.

Formal Uniform

Light blue polo shirt or light blue long sleeved shirt (both acceptable)

Navy woollen jumper or cardigan with Naul N.S. crest

Navy blue skirt/pinafore or trousers

Knee length plain navy shorts (no logos) may be worn in good weather

Navy blue socks or tights

Dark shoes

P.E Uniform

Light blue polo shirt

Naul N.S. navy crested jumper with light blue piping

Navy joggers with light blue piping

Knee length plain navy shorts (no logos) may be worn in good weather

Dark runners

Please note:

Uniforms should be purchased big enough to last the full year for each growing child.

All uniform items are available from Mc Faddens, Balbriggan.

Please label all items of clothes, jumpers, coats, hats etc.

Please see link to Mc Fadden's in Balbriggan

https://mcfaddensbalbriggan.com/collections/naul-n-s

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McFadden’s are a long established independent retailer that has been at the heart of Fingal and surrounding areas since 1977.

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In line with our Healthy Eating Policy, children are not allowed to bring 'goodies' to school to celebrate birthdays.

Their special day will be celebrated in other ways such as singing 'Happy Birthday'.

We ask that parents do not send party invitations to school. We have found that these invitations cause distress to uninvited members of the class group. This should be done outside of school environs.

Please adhere to this rule at all times, and no exceptions will be made.

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The developmental stages of pencil grip, don't push your child to the tripod grip before they are ready. The most important thing you can do for your child is offer plenty of opportunities for fine motor activities. Do lots of colouring activities using different tools, including different-sized pencils and crayons. Little crayon bits encourage the pincer grip as they offer less space to wrap their hand around. You can make them yourself by melting old pieces of crayons in small moulds in the oven and allowing them to set in the new shape. However, once your child starts school it is important that you support your child by reinforcing the correct pencil grip at home during homework and play.

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Transitions can be particularly challenging for all pupils. Good planning and support for transition help to ensure the successful transfer of pupils from early childcare and pre-school to primary school. Effective transition support and planning can enhance the educational experience of the child and help reduce potential anxiety.

Look at these tasks with your child over the Summer before they start school and discuss all they things they can do to help themselves.

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Learning Irish at Home

In school, your child is learning Irish as part of the Primary Language Curriculum/Curaclam Teanga na Bunscoile. The four tip sheets below have been developed to help parents support their children as they learn Irish. Each tip sheet describes a range of activities which parents can do with children at home 'as Gaeilge'. These materials are designed to be fun and engaging for both parents and children.

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As a parent, you play a key role in your child's education. The NCCA has developed a number of resources to help you to support your child's learning in primary…

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In school, we’ll be using triangular pencils to help the children get used to the tripod grip.

The ‘tripod’ type of pencil hold makes it easier for children to write. They need to learn that:

The pencil goes between the thumb and the first finger.

The next finger stops the pencil from falling down ( or is where the pencil rests).

The last two fingers are not needed and should be tucked underneath.

·         We use the phrase ‘froggy legs’ to remind the pupils of correct pencil grip.

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A NCSE document to aid supporting pupils with Additional Needs transition to school

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NEPS: A Guide for Children and Young People

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NEPS: A Guide for Children and Young People

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Primary education consists of an eight year cycle. The primary curriculum aims to provide a broad learning experience and encourages a rich variety of approaches to teaching and learning that cater for the different needs of individual children. The primary curriculum is designed to nurture the child in all dimensions of his or her life—spiritual, moral, cognitive, emotional, imaginative, aesthetic, social and physical. Some aspects of the primary curriculum are under review.

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Welcome to curriculumonline.
Here you will find all curriculum documentation and supporting material for the Irish curriculum for children from the ages 1 – 6 (Aistear), pupils from the ages 5 – 12 (primary), students from the ages 12 -15 (junior cycle) and the ages 16 – 18 (senior cycle).

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Launch of the Primary Curriculum Framework

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Launch of the Primary Curriculum Framework

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Gross and Fine Motor Skills tips for those transitioning to school.

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Fine and Gross Motor Skills for the Home

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Fine and Gross Motor Skills for the Home

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Developing Language Through Everyday Routine

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Developing Language Through Everyday Routine

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Activities to Develop Communication Skills at Home

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Activities to Develop Communication Skills at Home

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The Let’s Get Regulated resource for Parents contains  fantastic information on Sensory Motor Circuits.

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The Let’s Get Regulated resource for Parents contains  fantastic information on Sensory Motor Circuits.

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Naul National School Religious Education Policy

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If you wish to speak to your child's teacher- please make an appointment to speak to them on the phone or to come in for a meeting. This needs to be done in advance. The school is a very busy place and cannot accommodate unscheduled visits as the children are our priority and we need to ensure their needs are being met

Regarding an issue/concern your child's teacher is the first port of call.

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This is very important.

lf your child has a particular health problem such as allergies, asthma, diabetes etc., you should advise the school. The school should be made aware of the name and address of your family doctor.

If your child needs medication on a regular basis an ‘Application to Administer Medication’ form must be sent to the Board of Management for approval.

In the case of your child requiring use of an inhaler in school an ‘Inhaler Use Request’ form must be filled out and submitted to the school.

Parents must provide and leave in school the required medication i.e. epipens, inhalers etc.

It is the parent's responsibility to make sure the medication in school is in date.

Parents are required to update/train the staff annually or if medication/dosage changes.

For Health and Safety reasons the whole school is a 'Nut Free Zone'.

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Naul National School Admissions Policy 2025

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Naul National School Bí Cineálta Policy (1)

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Naul National School Communicatrion Policy 2025

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Notification regarding the Board of Management's review of the Child Safeguarding Statement