29th January 2020
The Teacher Fee Refund Scheme provides funding towards the cost of professional development courses, relevant and of benefit to schools, and that are subject to certification/award by an accreditation authority recognised by the DES.
The Department has published circular 0003/2020, outlining details of the 2019 scheme. Applications will only be considered for courses/part of courses completed in the period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 24 April 2020. Please note late applications will not be considered.
Circular 0003/20 provides details on how to apply.
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0050/2021
Date: 06/10/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 620KB
COVID-19 Operational Supports for primary schools for 2021/2022
Date: 06/10/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 620KB
COVID-19 Operational Supports for primary schools for 2021/2022
0056/2021
Date: 04/10/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 734.52KB
Revision of Teacher Salaries with effect from 1 October 2021
Date: 04/10/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 734.52KB
Revision of Teacher Salaries with effect from 1 October 2021
Circular 0047/2021
Date: 20/09/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 309.27KB
Guidelines for the use of Reduced School Days in Schools
Date: 20/09/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 309.27KB
Guidelines for the use of Reduced School Days in Schools
Circular 0045/2021
Date: 20/09/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 391.07KB
Additional measures to support schools and pupils to mitigate the impact of disruption to in-school education resulting from COVID-19, to be delivered in the 2021/22 School Year. Covid Learning and Support Scheme
Date: 20/09/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 391.07KB
Additional measures to support schools and pupils to mitigate the impact of disruption to in-school education resulting from COVID-19, to be delivered in the 2021/22 School Year. Covid Learning and Support Scheme
Circular 0042/2021
Date: 13/08/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 699.44KB
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants
Date: 13/08/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 699.44KB
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants
Circular 0040/2021
Date: 09/08/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 536.73KB
Partial Return to Work for Special Needs Assistants employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools
Date: 09/08/2021 / Format: PDF / Size: 536.73KB
Partial Return to Work for Special Needs Assistants employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools