August 2010

Application Forms and Contracts
Friday, 27 August 10
The INTO, CPSMA, Church of Ireland Board of Education and the Department of Education and Skills have reached agreement in relation to a standard application form for primary teaching posts.

Probation of Newly Qualified Teachers
Wednesday, 25 August 10
The DES is considering a number of changes to the probation arrangements for newly qualified teachers and a consultation process is currently underway.

Croke Park Deal Update
Monday, 23 August 10
Initial discussions have taken place on the implementation of the Croke Park agreement in the education sector.

New Circular on Home Tuition Scheme 2010/2011
Thursday, 12 August 10
Home Tuition Scheme 2010/2011

New Circular Letter on Substitute Cover
Wednesday, 11 August 10
The DES have issued Circular Letter 48/10 on substitute cover for registered teachers in primary schools.

3 Day Newly Appointed Principals Summer Course
Tuesday, 10 August 10
The INTO is running three 3 day summer courses for newly appointed principals in Navan, Tipperary and Carrick on Shannon Education Centres.

Head Office Re-opens
Monday, 9 August 10
INTO Head Office re-opened on Monday, 9th August at 9.00am.

New Circular on Cycle to Work Scheme
Monday, 9 August 10
The DES have issued a circular on the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Patronage of Schools
Monday, 9 August 10
The DES has published a document on the future of patronage in primary schools.