Directory of National Voluntary Organisations - Citizens Information ...
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<strong>National</strong> Parents and Siblings Alliance<br />
31 Magenta Hall, Santry, Dublin 9<br />
Tel: (01) 862 4100 and 087 857 0745, 9.00am – 5.00pm<br />
Email: npsa@eircom.net Web: www.npsa.ie<br />
Formed in 1998 by a group <strong>of</strong> like-minded parents and siblings <strong>of</strong> people<br />
with an intellectual disability. Its primary aim is to represent the views <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parents, siblings and other carers <strong>of</strong> people with an intellectual disability<br />
and autism.<br />
Publications: Towards Best Practice in the Provision <strong>of</strong> Respite Services for<br />
People with an Intellectual Disability and Autism.<br />
<strong>National</strong> Parents Council Post-Primary<br />
Unit 5 Glasnevin Business Centre, Ballyboggan Road, Dublin 11<br />
Tel: (01) 830 2740 or 830 2747 Fax: (01) 830 2752<br />
Email: npcpp@eircom.net Web: www.npcpp.ie<br />
Aims to promote the role <strong>of</strong> parents in the education <strong>of</strong> their children.<br />
Organises, in conjunction with the Irish Independent, an annual freephone<br />
helpline at the time <strong>of</strong> the Leaving Certificate results and for the first round<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers for third level.<br />
<strong>National</strong> Parents Council Primary<br />
12 Marlborough Court, Dublin 1<br />
Tel: (01) 887 4034, 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri Fax: (01) 887 4489<br />
Helpline: (01) 887 4477, 10.00am – 3.30pm Mon to Fri<br />
Email: info@npc.ie Web: www.npc.ie<br />
Recognised by the government and the Education Act 1998 as the nationwide<br />
body representing parents <strong>of</strong> children attending early and primary education.<br />
Aims to improve and enrich the education <strong>of</strong> all children and supports<br />
parents to get involved in their children’s learning at home, in the community<br />
and at school. Represents the views <strong>of</strong> parents on educational bodies,<br />
negotiates with the Department <strong>of</strong> Education and Science, works for the<br />
rights and entitlements <strong>of</strong> all children, promotes partnership between home<br />
and school and <strong>of</strong>fers information/helpline and training services for parents.<br />
Publications: Working Effectively as a Parent Association; news brief;<br />
annual reports.<br />
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