4th January 2022
The three unions, INTO, NEU and UTU work in partnership to deliver training to all members, School Representatives and Health and Safety Representatives. The training programme below outlines the courses available to all members, with specific training for school and H&S Reps.
In addition, there will be some training courses for INTO members only and these will be highlighted to members throughout the year.
FOR ALL MEMBERS:
Thursday 20 January 2022
4pm – 5.30pm via Zoom
INTO Learning Webinar – Reproductive Health, Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
The second webinar being offered in the INTO Health Series will be on Reproductive Health, Infertility and Pregnancy Loss. This will take place on Thursday, 20 January 2022 at 4pm. This 90-minute webinar will be presented by Dr Vicky O’Dwyer, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the Rotunda Hospital and there will be an opportunity for participants to pose questions via our chat facility at the end of the presentation.
Tuesday 25 January 2022
3.30 – 4.30pm
INTO Webinar on Teaching in the Republic of Ireland
Officials from INTO Head Office will provide information for teachers in the North wishing to teach in the Republic in relation to getting registered, Irish language requirements, pay scales and pensions.
Wednesday 26 January 2022
3.45 – 5.15pm via Zoom
INTO/UTU Pre-retirement Webinar with Platinum Financial
Platinum Financial are teachers’ pension specialists and have been advising members on their retirement for more than a decade. Their expertise combined with their independent financial advice means that Platinum Financial are perfectly placed to guide you through the maze of retirement.
Thursday 27 January 2022
4pm – 5pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Webinar on Flexible Working
This one hour webinar is the second in a series of webinars available to all members to inform/update them on important matters relating to their rights and responsibilities and teachers’ terms and conditions of employment generally.
Wednesday 9 February 2022
4pm – 5pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Webinar on Career Breaks
This one hour webinar is the third in a series of webinars available to all members to inform/update them on important matters relating to their rights and responsibilities and teachers’ terms and conditions of employment generally.
Thursday 24 February 2022
3.45 – 5.15pm via Zoom
INTO/UTU Pre-retirement Webinar with Platinum Financial
Platinum Financial are teachers’ pension specialists and have been advising members on their retirement for more than a decade. Their expertise combined with their independent financial advice means that Platinum Financial are perfectly placed to guide you through the maze of retirement.
Tuesday 22 March 2022
3.45 – 5.15pm via Zoom
INTO/UTU Pre-retirement Webinar with Platinum Financial
Platinum Financial are teachers’ pension specialists and have been advising members on their retirement for more than a decade. Their expertise combined with their independent financial advice means that Platinum Financial are perfectly placed to guide you through the maze of retirement.
Wednesday 23 March 2022
4pm – 5pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Webinar on Brief Absences
This one hour webinar is the fourth in a series of webinars available to all members to inform/update them on important matters relating to their rights and responsibilities and teachers’ terms and conditions of employment generally.
Wednesday 30 March 2022
Time and Venue TBC
Value My Skills Course (Duration: 3 hours)
The innovative and interactive Value My Skills course, delivered by an ICTU tutor, aims to help workers identify transferable skills. We have experiences and skills from all areas of our lives and this course will help you identify your strengths and areas for development. The course will take you through steps with clear instructions to identify and rate your skills, keep reflection notes, design an action plan and record your progress.
Thursday 14 April 2022
1.30 – 4.00pm in Belfast (Venue TBC depending on numbers and Government regulations)
INTO/UTU Pre-retirement Seminar with Platinum Financial
Platinum Financial are teachers’ pension specialists and have been advising members on their retirement for more than a decade. Their expertise combined with their independent financial advice means that Platinum Financial are perfectly placed to guide you through the maze of retirement.
Wednesday 27 April 2022
4pm – 5pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Webinar on Protecting Your Identity
This one hour webinar is the fifth in a series of webinars available to all members to inform/update them on important matters relating to their rights and responsibilities and teachers’ terms and conditions of employment generally.
Wednesday 18 May 2022
4.00-6.00pm via Zoom
Mid Career Financial Review Webinar with Platinum Financial
This webinar is aimed at teachers mid career wishing to review their financial position in relation to mortgages, savings, etc and become informed about their pension entitlements at retirement. This webinar was very popular last year so make sure to reserve your place early!
Thursday 19 May 2022
4pm – 5pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Webinar on Maternity and Adoptive Leave
This one hour webinar is the sixth in a series of webinars available to all members to inform/update them on important matters relating to their rights and responsibilities and teachers’ terms and conditions of employment generally.
Wednesday 25 May 2022
4pm – 5pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Webinar Paternity and Shared Parental Leave
This one hour webinar is the seventh in a series of webinars available to all members to inform/update them on important matters relating to their rights and responsibilities and teachers’ terms and conditions of employment generally.
Wednesday 8 June 2022
4pm – 5pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Webinar on Dealing with Assaults and Restraints
This one hour webinar is the eighth and last in a series of webinars available to all members to inform/update them on important matters relating to their rights and responsibilities and teachers’ terms and conditions of employment generally.
FOR INTO/NEU/UTU SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES:
Wednesday 19 January 2022 *******POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH 2022******
9.30am – 3.30pm in INTO Northern Office Belfast
School Representative Induction Course
(NB: The venue may change depending on COVID restrictions at the time)
One day induction course, (in person) for NEW INTO/NEU/UTU School Representatives. Accredited School Representatives are entitled to the day out of school to attend trade union training. Substitute cover is not provided.
Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 16 March 2022
9.30am – 3.30pm in INTO Northern Office Belfast
Follow up 2-day training course for School Representatives
(NB: The venue may change depending on COVID restrictions at the time)
This course is a follow up course to the one day induction course, (in person) for all INTO/NEU/UTU School Representatives and will deal with various agreed procedures for teachers, including Discipline and Grievance. Accredited School Representatives are entitled to the days out of school to attend trade union training. Substitute cover is not provided.
FOR INTO/NEU/UTU HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES:
5 Thursday afternoons: 13, 20, 27 January and 3 & 10 February 2022
3.30pm – 6.30pm via Zoom
INTO/NEU/UTU Health & Safety Representatives
(Regulations permitting one session may be held in person)
ICTU Online training for INTO Health and Safety Representatives
The course will cover:
- Rights, roles and functions of a H&S rep.
- Covid-19 and the workplace.
- Relevant protection legislation.
- Understanding and carrying out risk assessments.
The course will be accredited by OCN at level 2 and learners must complete a workbook and some independent learning.
REGISTERING FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE COURSES:
To register for any of the above courses please email eventsni@into.ie, with your name, school (if applicable) and TR number, indicating which course(s) you wish to attend. Numbers on some of the courses are limited and places will be allocated on a ‘first-come first-served basis’. You will be notified of your successful application by email. Links to online Webinars will be forwarded prior to the event.