INTO condemns lack of consultation on school continuity guidance
03/04/2020
It is wholly unacceptable that this important document should have been published without any consultation with the union representing primary school teachers and principals, despite our repeated offers to aid the department...
New SNA allocation model deferred following calls from INTO
03/04/2020
Yesterday, the Minister for Education & Skills Joe McHugh TD announced that the planned new allocation model for Special Needs Assistants has been deferred for one year, commencing in September 2021...
Pupils at heart of creative and determined approach to remote learning – Maynooth study
03/04/2020
Academics Jolanta Burke, Ph.D., CPsychol. & Majella Dempsey published the findings of an extensive survey exploring how schools are adapting to the life under COVID-19...
Lessons for teachers on working from home
03/04/2020
INTO acknowledges and commends the trojan work of teachers across the country and the professional way our members have responded swiftly to the current crisis...
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...