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Amalgamation
Information on Amalgamation Staffing in Amalgamated Schools...
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Information on Amalgamation
1. The initiative for an amalgamation may come from the school’s patron/ trustees or from the Department of Education and Skills. 2. On receipt of a proposal from the patron/trustees,...
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Home School Community Liaison Scheme
Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) is a major, mainstream, preventative strategy targeted at pupils at risk of not reaching their potential in the educational system because of background characteristics which...
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Religious Ethos and Equality
Many teachers who do not practice or share the religious ethos of their school patron express concerns regarding discrimination given their non-belief or the non-congruence of their personal lives with...
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Covid-19
Welcome to the INTO COVID-19 support hub Members with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test result should refer to the INTO Leave Estimator for guidance on Special Leave with Pay....
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Standardisation of School Year
Circular 0072/2022 Standardisation of the School Year in respect of Primary & Post-Primary Schools for the years 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 School Year 2023/24 October 2023 mid-term break All schools...
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Recruitment and Appointment of the Principal Teacher
On the Move – InTouch Article June 2023 Eligibility for Appointment to the Post of Principal On application for the post of Principal Teacher the applicant must meet the...
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Release Time for Teaching Principals
Release time arrangements Circular 0006/2023 sets out the provisions in relation to release time for teaching principals (with substitution) in primary schools for the 2023/2024 school year. The number of...
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Other School Matters
Amalgamation School Reconfiguration for Diversity Administration of Medicine Return to school webinar 2020 INTO webinar on what teachers and principals can expect when we return to school in the new...
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School Year
INTO School Year Planner 2023/24 Exceptional Closings Standardisation of School Year Closing for Elections Closing in the Interests of Public Health School Tours Length of School Day...
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Exceptional Closings
If a school has not been in operation for at least 182 days in the school year the grant of salary and allowances may be reduced, unless owing to some...
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Closing for Elections
A school may not be closed for an election unless the school premises (or any portion thereof) have been requisitioned as a polling booth. Last Reviewed July 2023...
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Closing in the Interests of Public Health
When the closing of a school is deemed necessary in the interests of public health, the written recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health should be obtained by the chairperson...
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School Tours
Schools may be closed for one day in the school year for the purpose of an educational tour with the permission of the board of management. At least 25% of...
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Length of School Day
The following text is taken from Circular 11/95 Time in School (PDF) The term ‘school hours’ in relation to any school day means the entire time of the school meeting...
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INTO School Year Planner 2023/24
Download the INTO School Year Planner for the 2023/24 school year here. Last Reviewed July 2023...
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LGBT+ Teachers Rights
The lived workplace experiences of LGBT+ teachers in Irish schools INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group LGBT+ Education Resources Good Teaching/Learning Practice Videos Addressing LGBT+ Identity Based Bullying Different Families, Same Love...
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Lunchtime Supervision
Circular 33/2013 (PDF) Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2016 (Haddington Road Agreement). Supervision Scheme in Primary Schools – June 2013 Compulsory Participation in the Supervision Scheme With effect from...
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Croke Park Hours
Which circulars address Croke Park hours for primary teachers? The initial circular in respect of the Croke Park Agreement is 08/2011, and this was further updated by circular 42/2016. Are...
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School Accommodation
General information on school accommodation Planning a school project Funding School design...