March 2011
Latest Update on Redeployment Panels - New FAQs
Thursday, 31 March 11
INTO Head Office is continuing to receive a substantial number of queries in relation to redeployment panels and school staffing for the coming year.
Regional Meetings on Panel Redeployment
Thursday, 31 March 11
The INTO is organising a series of regional meetings over the coming weeks in relation to the situation about redeployment panels.
EAL Arrangements for 2011-2012 School Year
Thursday, 31 March 11
The Des have confirmed that the arrangements for meeting the needs of pupils learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) for the 2011-2012 school year are the same as set out in Circular 15/2009.
Details of Summer Works Scheme Announced
Thursday, 31 March 11
The DES has issued a press release with details of the Summer Works Scheme 2001.
Allocation of Teaching Resource Hours Paused
Wednesday, 30 March 11
The DES has written to the NCSE requesting the NCSE to pause sanctioning any additional resource teaching support hours until further notice.
Panel Lists to Issue on Thursday
Monday, 28 March 11
The INTO was in contact with DES officials today in relation to the issuing of lists of teachers on the various redeployment panels and the lists of known vacancies in schools.
Forum on Patronage
Monday, 28 March 11
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD, today announced the establishment of a Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector.
Supervision Grant for 2010/2011 - Clarification
Monday, 28 March 11
The INTO has received a number of queries in relation to circular 16/2011 (posted here March 22) outlining the supervision grant for the 2010/2011 school year.
School Transport Closing Date
Monday, 28 March 11
Details of the School Transport Scheme for the 2011/2012 school year have issued to the relevant schools.
DES Circular on Allocation to Schools for Books
Friday, 25 March 11
The DES has issued circular letter 23/2011 regarding the payment of funding to be allocated to schools to provide assistance for books.
Substitute Service for Panel Rights Calculation
Thursday, 24 March 11
The INTO again wishes to clarify the situation with regard to the counting of substitute service for the acquisition of main/supplementary panel rights. This arises from queries and comments from members to INTO representatives about the matter.
Information for Teachers on Probation
Thursday, 24 March 11
Please ensure that school inspectors assigned to teachers on probation are informed of all school closures (planned or exceptional), school events such as confirmation or sports days or school absences (EPV or sick leave) at the earliest possible opportunity.
New Circular on SNA Qualifications
Wednesday, 23 March 11
The DES has issued circular 21/2011 which amends the qualifications required for posts as Special Needs Assistants in schools.
Pensions Symposium Tonight
Wednesday, 23 March 11
Final call for members interested in attending this evening's Pensions Symposium on threats to teachers' pensions. Expert speakers from Ireland and the UK. Opportunity to question and debate.
Important Notice Re: Substitute Service & Panel Rights
Tuesday, 22 March 11
Offers for the panel to eligible teachers based on substitute service will be issued after the main panels have issued.
ASTI/INTO/TUI Pensions Symposium: 23/03/11
Monday, 21 March 11
New entrant teachers face huge challenges in accessing work and in pay and conditions. Limited places available.
Submissions on Small Primary Schools
Friday, 18 March 11
The closing date for submissions on the Department's value for money of small primary schools is today, 18th March 2011.
Applications for Special Education Support by 18 March
Wednesday, 16 March 11
The NCSE has recently issued circulars to mainstream and special schools in relation to the application process for both teaching and SNA support for pupils for the coming school year.
Closing Date for Submissions on Small Primary Schools
Friday, 11 March 11
The closing date for submissions on the value for money of small primary schools is 18th March 2011.
INTO Welcomes Initiative on School Patronage
Friday, 11 March 11
The INTO has issued a press statement welcoming the new Minister's initiative on school patronage.
Proposed Arrangements for 2011/12 School Year
Friday, 11 March 11
To assist schools in forward planning for the 2011/12 school year, the DES has circulated indicative arrangements for the standardised breaks for the 2011/12 school year.
Scheme of Capital Grants for Emergency Works
Thursday, 10 March 11
The DES has issued Circular 18/2011 in relation to scheme of capital grants for emergency works in schools.
Circular on Assessment of Need Under Disability Act
Thursday, 10 March 11
The DES has issued Circular 20/2011 - Circular to the management authorities of national schools on the assessment of need process under the Disability Act 2005.
Happy International Women's Day!
Tuesday, 8 March 11
Today, 8th March is International Women's Day.
Programme for Government - Education Section
Monday, 7 March 11
Download the education section of the Programme for Government here.
Updated Panel List
Monday, 7 March 11
Download the latest panel list here.
New Circular on Staffing and Panel Arrangements
Friday, 4 March 11
The DES has issued Circular 0019/2011 on the staffing schedule for the 2011/2012 school year, arrangements for filling teaching posts and the redeployment/panel arrangements.
Check Your Salary
Thursday, 3 March 11
Members are urged to check their salary slips regularly to ensure that they are receiving all appropriate increments, allowances etc.
Revised Arrangements of Support for Traveller Pupils
Thursday, 3 March 11
The DES has just published Circular 17/2011 which outlines the suppression of resource teacher for Traveller posts and the limited alleviation measures for schools with a significant number of Traveller pupils.
DES Payroll Notice Re: 17th March
Wednesday, 2 March 11
Due to St. Patrick's Day being a non processing day for the banks, and to facilitate the issuing of payments a day earlier, please note that Primary Payrolls scheduled to close on Monday, 7th March 2011 will now close at 5.30pm on Sunday, 6th March 2011.
Discussion on Redeployment Panel Continuing
Wednesday, 2 March 11
The INTO is in discussion with primary school management authorities and the DES in relation to the arrangements of the operation of Redeployment Panels for the coming year.
Important Pensions Meeting - 02/03/11, NUI Galway
Tuesday, 1 March 11
An important meeting for INTO/ASTI/TUI members will take place in Galway on Wednesday, 2nd March 2011.
InTouch March 2011 Now Online
Tuesday, 1 March 11
The March 2011 issue of InTouch magazine is now available for download.
Maternity Leave Regulations
Tuesday, 1 March 11
The DES has issued Circular 0011/2011 in relation to maternity protection entitlements for registered teachers in recognised primary and post primary schools.
Career Break Circular
Tuesday, 1 March 11
The DES has issued Circular 10/2011 which confirms arrangements for career breaks for the coming year.
Redeployment Panel Notices
Tuesday, 1 March 11
The DES is currently issuing supplementary panel offers. If you receive such a letter you must act in order to be placed on the panel.
Croke Park Implementation
Tuesday, 1 March 11
INTO is receiving a considerable number of queries in relation to the implementation of the Croke Park Agreement.
