We wanted to develop an understanding of how other areas support their newcomer students and ensure that they are made feel welcome, valued and experience a sense of belonging in their school communities.
Laois Education Centre is regional Education Centre based in Portlaoise. It serves the educational communities of Laois, parts of Offaly and North Tipperary in a spirit of collaboration and consultation with its Education Partners. Its primary commitment is to the provision of a local and regional quality service based on the needs of the teachers and their school communities at local and regional levels while attending to its National remit as outlined in the Education Act (1998).