With the Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice Implementation Plan having come to its conclusion in 2025, the Department of Education and Youth is currently undertaking a review and assessment of the progress made and are now planning for its successor.
As part of this review, the Department is seeking the views and experiences of students, parents/guardians and school staff across primary and post-primary schools. Your school’s participation is important in ensuring that the policy reflects the lived realities of school communities and supports positive wellbeing outcomes.
Students: Click here to complete the student survey
Parents / Guardians: Click here to complete the parent/guardian survey
School staff: Click here to complete the school staff survey
General Public: Click here to complete the survey
The survey has been designed with accessibility in mind, and you can change how things look or sound to make them easier to use. Accessible options include Easy read (student only), Irish Sign Language, Read Aloud, Theme Contrast, and up to 10 separate languages (English, Polish, Ukrainian, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic, Irish, Simplified Chinese, Lithuanian, Romanian & French) .
The survey is designed to gather feedback on current wellbeing practices, identify strengths and challenges, and inform future policy development. All responses will be treated in confidence and used solely for the purposes of the policy review. Surveys are open until 2 June 2026
We would appreciate it if schools could support engagement by sharing the survey link through existing communication channels, such as school email systems, newsletters, school websites or other appropriate platforms.
The Department recognises the significant work already being undertaken by schools to promote wellbeing and greatly values the time and perspectives of school communities. Your cooperation will make a meaningful contribution to shaping the future direction of wellbeing policy in education.
If you have any queries in relation to this survey or the policy review, please contact wellbeing_policy@education.gov.ie
Thank you for your support.