For as long as many of us can remember, the Leaving Certificate has been assessed by end-of-year examinations. However, this assessment process is now undergoing a huge change. But what exactly are these changes, and what does it mean for our students and teachers? In this blog, one of our…
Did you know that we provide an access route into the General Nursing degree with Atlantic Technological University (ATU)? Those who complete this one-year course not only come away with a Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies but are guaranteed a place on this degree. What is this access course…
2025 was a landmark year for child protection across the Education and Training Board (ETB) sector. With the publication of the new Child Protection Procedures for Schools 2025 and the requirement for full implementation by December 2026, our schools and centres have entered a period of significant change, renewal, and…
In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead in your career often means continuously learning and developing new skills. Finding time to undertake substantial blocks of learning is often not possible because of the time commitment involved. That’s where micro-credentials can help, but what is it like to do one? In this…
Each year, we host two Debate Forum events for our junior and senior students in which they debate for and against motions that focus on the ethos of an ETB school (excellence in education, care, equality, community, and respect). There are three competitions within, the main one being the Cup…
One of the ways we support community education classes across County Donegal is through the annual Reach Fund. What does this Fund cover and how does it benefit local communities? In this month’s blog, our Adult Education Officer, Aidan McCloskey, tells us more about it. Donegal Education and Training Board…
We are always seeking ways to “advance the climate action, energy management, and sustainability agenda in our role as an education and training provider to our learners” (Donegal ETB Climate Action Roadmap 2025, p.29). Training to enable cultural change is key, and over the last two years, our Further Education…
Our Adult Guidance and Information Service, part of our Further Education and Training (FET) Service, provides free, confidential, and professional guidance to adults across Co Donegal. It is designed for everyone. Whether you’re one of our students or a member of the general public, you can get the support you…
Donegal Education and Training Board’s (ETB) Psychology Service has been providing support to students, staff, and families across post-primary schools and Further Education and Training centres, including Youthreach, since 2010. One of the most important, and sometimes challenging, parts of the service’s work is responding to critical incidents. These are…