Victoria updated its Assessment of Student Achievement and Progress Foundation to 10 policy guidance to reflect updated assessment requirements, including the Victorian Phonics Check. This affects assessment planning and compliance expectations in Victorian government schools.
Southern Cross University became the latest Australian university to offer up to one year of credit toward selected degrees for eligible TAFE students. The change supports national efforts to improve movement between vocational education and higher education.
Circular 0061/2026 revised salaries for school secretaries previously grant funded and bus escorts from 1 June 2026. The update was made under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.
Circular 0058/2026 revised salaries and allowances for certain grades other than teachers and SNAs employed by Education and Training Boards from 1 June 2026. The change was made under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.
Circular 0057/2026 revised salaries for Special Needs Assistants from 1 June 2026 under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. The circular applies across primary, post-primary and ETB sectors.
Circular 0056/2026 revised post-primary teacher salary arrangements from 1 June 2026 under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. The change applies to the post-primary sector.
Circular 0055/2026 set out increases to pay due to primary teachers from 1 June 2026 under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. The circular replaced the previous primary teacher salary circular for the earlier 2026 pay stage.
Circular 002/2026 revised pay for the higher education sector with effect from 1 June 2026. It increased the annualised amount of basic salary by 1% under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026 and updated related overtime, premium rates and allowances.
The Higher Education Authority published the plan for transferring craft apprenticeship curriculum development, assessment and awarding responsibilities to education providers. The transfer is being jointly progressed by DFHERIS, SOLAS, HEA and QQI with providers.
Ireland launched a new Robotics and Automation Apprenticeship and a new Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science through Louth and Meath Education and Training Board partnerships. The announcement also confirmed expansion of the wider Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree route for 2026.