Tusla - An Ghníomhaireacht um Leanaí agus an Teaghlach - Child and Family Agency

Legislation

Education Welfare Act 2000

This is the key piece of legislation underpinning the work of AEARS. The key relevant sections are Sections 14 – 17

S.I. No. 758/2024 - Education (Welfare) Act 2000 (Prescribed Form) (Section 14) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

This statutory instrument updates the prescribed registration form for children receiving education outside of recognised schools, such as home education or independent schools. It outlines the registration process, eligibility criteria, required documentation, and assessment procedures to ensure compliance with the legal requirement for a “certain minimum education.”

S.I. No. 330/2020 - Education (Welfare) Act 2000 (Prescribed Form) (Section 14) Regulations 2020

This statutory instrument outlines the form and process parents must follow when applying to register children educated outside recognised schools. It describes what information is needed and how the education provided will be assessed
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