Parents are being reminded to register their children for school.
Children start reception classes at the beginning of the academic year in which they reach their fifth birthday.
To help schools in the allocation of staff and resources parents are required to register their offspring.
The Department of Education and Children has asked anyone with a child turning five on or after September 1st next year to contact their relevant school as soon as possible.
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