The Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Scheme is one that seeks to promote partnership between parents, teachers, students and the local community.
We currently have one full-time Home School Liaison Co-ordinator in the school. They can be contacted during school hours.
The main objectives of the scheme are:
- Improving educational outcomes for students by working with the key adults in their life.
- Support parents in the education of their children and their own further education
- Retain young people in the education system
- Promote an ongoing partnership between parents, teachers, students and the local community.
- Liaising between primary and secondary school to work together to support families
- Assisting with the transitions between primary, secondary and third level
- Coordinators operate on a cluster basis and each HSCL liaises closely with colleagues in the immediate area,
- Works with other agencies, such as the School Completion Programme (SCP) and Educational Welfare Service (EWS) with interventions to benefit the student's education.
Home visits
These are the main point of contact for HSCLs and parents. They help to build positive relationships.
In school Activities
The HSCL will arrange several activities for parents during the school year to offer support and develop relationships between parents. Please contact the HSCL if you would like to be involved. The HSCL can also direct parents to local providers so that parents can access educational opportunities,
Parental Supports
Below are some links to outside agencies where you may be able to get information about a particular issue. Alternatively, please feel free to contact the HSCL directly to be guided to organisations or local groups who may be able to assist you.
Parent Line
Parentline has been operating for over 40 years, providing a confidential helpline for parents and guardians and supporting over 150,000 callers in that time. Parentline provides nonjudgmental support, guidance and information on all aspects of parenting relating to newborn babies, toddlers, pre-teens, teenagers and adult children. Parentline is open Monday- Thursday 10am to 9pm and Fridays 10am to 7pm. To contact Parentline, you may call on (01) 873 3500 or access the Parentline webpage at www.parentline.ie. A printable brochure outlining the service can be accessed by clicking
Finalised-Parentline-leaflet-November-2022.pdf
Cyber Safe Kids
CyberSafe Offer a Free e-Learning Internet Safety Course. Cybersafe Kids are offering a free online, self-paced e-learning Internet Safety Course for parents, caregivers and educators to better prepare children for their online lives. The course covers all the major aspects of online safety and the digital world through distinct 'missions': privacy & security; cyberbullying; positive use; online risks; gaming & digital literacy. If you would like to register for this course, please click on the link below.
Empowering Young Digital Citizens (cybersafekids.ie)
Family Carers Booklet
Mental Health Ireland in association with Family Carers Ireland have created a resource booklet entitled ‘Mental Health & Family Caring: Supporting the Supporters Supporting families to look after their own wellbeing while caring for a person living with a mental health challenge’. The booklet provides useful information for parents and families living with and supporting a person with a mental health issue and focuses on the concept of family recovery. The booklet aims to provide information, guidance, and practical tips to promote the following areas: good mental health; a model of family recovery; enhanced communication skills; exploration and definition of boundaries; access appropriate services and supports. To access the booklet, please click the link below.
Family-Carers-A5-Booklet-for-Carers_FINAL-3.pdf (mentalhealthireland.ie)
National Parents Council Post Primary
This site is especially useful for parents with students in exam years. Information and webinars are available through the site
NPCPP - The National Parents Council Post Primary
Please click here for a link to our school brochure
