ADHD Friendly School Programme

Pre-registration now open for September 2025 intake

The full programme, including training and accreditation, is available for a total cost of €300 per school.

Please click the button below – REGISTER NOW – to complete the pre-registration form.

You will then receive the full programme details and dates and an opportunity to sign up or attend an information session to learn more.

About the Programme

Support every student. Empower every educator. Strengthen your school community.

The ADHD Friendly School Programme is a nationwide initiative supporting primary and post-primary schools in creating inclusive environments where students with ADHD can thrive.

Developed by ADHD Ireland in partnership with the ADHD Foundation (UK), the programme is grounded in the latest research and best practice in neurodiversity-informed education. It provides schools with expert training, practical strategies, and long-term support to ensure that every member of the school community feels confident and equipped to meet the needs of students with ADHD.

This is more than a training course – it’s a structured, high-quality programme designed to support whole-school development. Our expert Service Development Team is available throughout to answer queries, provide guidance, and ensure your school gets the most from each stage. You’ll be supported by a team passionate about inclusion and committed to helping schools make lasting, positive change.

What’s Included

· An ADHD Friendly Schools Accreditation Programme Information Session for school contacts

· ADHD Essentials Training for all staff, including SNAs, admin, and support staff

· ADHD Champions Training for a minimum of five staff members

· Free Access to Specialist Webinars led by experts on ADHD in education (previous topics included “Literacy and ADHD”, “ADHD in Girls”, “ADHD and ASD”).

· Parent Information Sessions

· Monthly online peer support groups for teachers and SNAs

· Practical tools and downloadable classroom resources

All staff completing training receive CPD-accredited certificates.

Accreditation and Recognition

After completing the core training, your school will take part in a review call to reflect on your journey and explore next steps. Upon completion, your school will receive:

· Official accreditation as an ADHD Friendly School

· A graduation pack including an ADHD Friendly School Accreditation Certificate, an ADHD Friendly School Flag, and a digital badge for use on your website and any digital communications

· Continued professional development via expert-led webinars

· Promotion on our website and social media

Register Your Interest

Join a growing network of inclusive schools across Ireland.

Click Here to pre-register for the September 2025 intake.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Updated on the 13th of May 2025

Loreto College | Mullingar, Co. Westmeath ( 20th of February 2023)

Gorey Educate Together Secondary School | Gorey, Co. Wexford (17th of January 2023)

 Social Naomh Padraig – Primary School | Moylough, Co. Galway (11th of January 2023)

CORK ADHD FRIENDLY SCHOOLS (March 2023)
  • Scoil Iosagain | Aghada Ns, Co Cork ,Cork East County 
  • Greenmount National School | Green Street, Co. Cork
  • St Maries of the Isle | Bishop Street, Co. Cork
  • Colaiste Eamonn Ris | St Patrick’s Road, Ballyphehane, Cork

School representative who received the accreditation

Michael Foley (first from left – Scoil Iosagain)

Maureen Ahern (second from the left – Greenmount National School)

Michael Scully (third form the left – St Maries of the Isle)

Aaron Wolfe (firt from the right – Colaiste Eamonn Ris)

The photo was taken at ADHD Friendly School joint ceremony in Cork.

O’CONNELL C.B.S. Primary School | Dublin ( 17th of May 2022)

Highlights of the ADHD Ireland Accreditation Programme Ceremony – read HERE

CROSS AND PASSION COLLEGE | Kilcullen, Co. Kildare (15th of March 2022)

Highlights of the ADHD Ireland Accreditation Programme Ceremony – read HERE

Media cover

Kildare-Nationalist

Kilcullen Bridge

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