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Return of staffing forms and documentation during the closure

02/04/2020

The DES has informed us that the date for return of forms and documentation related to the Staffing Circular (Main Panel Application Forms, CID forms, Staffing Appeals Applications) has been extended to 3 April (from 27 March). INTO encourages principals and teachers to complete and return these forms by this date, to ensure minimum disruption to the redeployment process...

Supporting the most vulnerable in society

02/04/2020

In the area of education, the impact was felt immediately by all young people and their families but unfortunately, the harsh reality is that it is the most vulnerable in our society who suffer most. Protecting our most at-risk and helpless families during these unsettling times is imperative....

Temporary assignment – updated guidance

01/04/2020

The Department of Education and Skills has this morning published a circular letter to all schools and ETBs – (0027/2020) COVID-19 Temporary assignment arrangements for certain staff in the education and training sector...

The DOs and DON’Ts of Digital Technology!

01/04/2020

In many homes across the country, live lessons are being streamed into living rooms with children practicing physical activity, literacy, numeracy, science and much more...

Flags for Frontline Heroes Campaign

31/03/2020

IPPN, INTO, NAPD, TUI and ASTI are proposing that as a show of support for those workers and volunteers on front lines at this critical time, all children who have a flag in their county or club colours...

School Meals Scheme – important update

30/03/2020

Following the latest restrictions announced by the Government on Friday, The DES have confirmed that either An Post or local community/voluntary groups via a Community Champion in each County may assist schools with the delivery of food to vulnerable pupils under the scheme...

New circular (0024/2020) delay phase arrangements

27/03/2020

The Department of Education and Skills have issued the following circular today (0024/2020), which sets out the additional guidance on leave arrangements as a result of the current pandemic...

Confidential counselling and support

27/03/2020

At this uncertain time, the INTO would like to remind its members and their families that there is an Employee Assistance service available to them through Inspire Wellbeing...

Publications See All Publications

Current Issue of InTouch

Crossword – April 2020 InTouch
Date: 02/04/2020

INTO submission – NCSE Progress Report on the Future of Special Schools and Classes
Date: 11/03/2020

InTouch March 2020
Date: 03/03/2020

InTouch January/February 2020
Date: 29/02/2020

InTouch November/December 2019
Date: 30/11/2019

Circulars See All Circulars

FAQs on Circulars 27/2020 and 28/2020
Date: 02/04/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 474.42KB
FAQs - Temporary assignment arrangements for certain staff in the education and training sector

Circular 0027/2020
Date: 01/04/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 467.64KB
Temporary assignment arrangements for certain staff in the education and training sector

Circular 0024/2020
Date: 27/03/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 693.5KB
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Delay Phase arrangements for teachers and special needs assistants employed in recognised primary and post primary schools

Circular 0020/2020
Date: 09/03/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 338.74KB
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - arrangements for teachers and special needs assistants employed in recognised primary and post primary schools

Circular 0019/2020
Date: 05/03/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 320.81KB
Release time for principal teachers in primary schools

Circular 0018/2020
Date: 05/03/2020 / Format: PDF / Size: 836.83KB
Staffing arrangements in primary schools for the 2020/21 school year

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Equality Conference 2020

08/02/2020

Education Conference 2019

29/11/2019

PDP Conference 2019

28/09/2019

Lobby Day

20/06/2019

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