Alternatives to Hiring an Education Consultant for Tusla Assessment Preparation in Ireland
Education consultants charge €100-€200/session for Tusla assessment prep. Here are the alternatives — from free HEN resources to structured portfolio guides.
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Best Documentation System for Unschooling Families Facing Tusla Assessment in Ireland
How to document child-led, organic learning so Tusla assessors see a coherent education across all five AEARS areas — without forcing your unschooling into a school-shaped box.
DIY Portfolio vs Structured Templates for Tusla Assessment in Ireland
Should you build your own homeschool portfolio from scratch or use pre-built templates mapped to the five AEARS assessment areas? Here's how to decide.
Etsy Homeschool Portfolio Templates vs an Ireland-Specific Tusla Guide
Generic Etsy templates track attendance hours and test scores that don't exist in Irish law. Here's what actually works for AEARS assessment.
How to Rebuild Your Homeschool Portfolio After Negative Tusla Assessment Feedback in Ireland
If your Tusla assessor flagged insufficient documentation, here's how to restructure your portfolio around the five AEARS areas before the next visit.
The Legal Framework for Home Education in Ireland: Article 42, the Education Welfare Act 2000, and DPP v Best
What Article 42 of the Irish Constitution, the Education Welfare Act 2000, and the DPP v Best ruling actually require from home-educating families.
UL, NUI Galway, DCU, and UCC Admissions for Home-Educated Students in Ireland
How home-educated students apply to the University of Limerick, NUI Galway, Dublin City University, and UCC — alternative entry routes, RPL, and CAO non-standard applications.
State Examinations Commission External Candidate: How Home-Educated Students Access Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle in Ireland
The complete process for home-educated students registering as external candidates with the State Examinations Commission for the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle.
Home Education Portfolio Examples Ireland: What a Strong Portfolio Looks Like
Concrete examples of what to include in an Irish home education portfolio for Tusla AEARS assessment, including learning logs, planners, and philosophy statements.
Home Education in Ireland vs UK: Key Legal and Practical Differences
Comparing home education law, assessment requirements, and university pathways in Ireland vs the UK. What Irish families moving between the two countries need to know.
Tusla Education Welfare Officer: What Home Educators Need to Know
What does a Tusla Education Welfare Officer do, and when will one contact your family? A clear explanation of the EWO role in Ireland's home education system.
Home Education Evidence Samples, Philosophy Statement, and Annual Summary: What Irish Families Actually Need
How to write an Irish home education philosophy statement, what evidence samples to include in your portfolio, and how to structure an annual summary for Tusla AEARS.
Alternative to School in Ireland: Your Legal Options When Your Child Is Not in a Recognised School
What Irish law says about children not in a recognised school, and how home education works as a legal alternative under the Education Welfare Act 2000.
Compulsory School Age and Attendance Laws in Ireland Explained
What is the compulsory school age in Ireland, what does the law require, and how does this apply to home-educating families? A clear explanation of Section 14 and the Education Welfare Act.
Tusla Comprehensive Assessment: What Happens and How to Prepare
What triggers a Tusla comprehensive assessment for home educators in Ireland, how it differs from the preliminary assessment, and what to do if registration is refused.
IGCSE and Cambridge Exam Centres in Ireland for Home-Educated Students
How home-educated students in Ireland sit IGCSE and Cambridge International exams as private candidates, including how to find registered exam centres in Ireland.
Homeschooling Grants in Ireland: Financial Support for Home Educators
Are there homeschooling grants in Ireland? This guide covers every financial support option available to home-educating families, from tax relief to exam fee waivers.
Home Education in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick: Regional Resources and Communities
What home education looks like across Ireland's four main cities — Tusla regional contacts, local groups, co-ops, and resources for families in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.