The National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) budget provides a wide range of support to schools, including:

• a lower pupil-to-teacher ratio

• increased staffing • increased capitation funding based on level of deprivation

• preferential access to a variety of professional development supports

• primary-level access to a variety of numeracy/literacy support services and measures

• access to services such as Home-School-Community Liaison.

• participation in the school completion program

• integration emphasis • school development planning

The Home-School-Community Liaison Programme's activities include home visits and outreach, courses for parents, developing the parent as a resource in their children's learning, and supporting young people through peers.

Aims: Improving social inclusion in Irish schools • Reducing early school leaving • Maximising student attendance and participation • Improving student retention