Unpaid Leave for Medical Care Purposes
27/09/2023
INTO welcomes the publication of circular 50/2023, which provides for up to five days of unpaid leave in a rolling twelve-month period, to provide personal care or support to a close family member, partner, or housemate for a serious medical reason.
Election of New Boards of Management of Primary Schools
22/09/2023
Ahead of the appointment of new Boards of Management from 1 December 2023, the Department has published Circular 0049/2023. An updated Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2023-2027 has also been published.
INTO calls for all-Ireland Teaching Council amid erosion of teachers’ conditions in the north
21/09/2023
INTO General Secretary John Boyle has called for an all-Ireland Teaching Council, and for a forum on education to be established within the Department of the Taoiseach’s Shared Island Unit.
INTO to host inter-agency webinar on new Primary Maths Curriculum
19/09/2023
The INTO will host an inter-agency webinar in collaboration with NCCA and Oide on the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum on Wednesday, 27 September, at 3.30pm.
INTO Retirement Planning Seminar – Registration Now Open
15/09/2023
If you're considering your retirement, register now for the next INTO Retirement Planning Seminar. This in-person event will be held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9.
INTO Bursary closing date fast approaching
14/09/2023
A reminder to all members that the closing date for this year’s INTO Bursary Scheme for members is fast approaching. Up to six bursaries will be awarded with awards of €3,000 for Doctorate Level and €1,500 for Masters Level/Other.
OECD report emphasises inadequate funding of Irish primary education
12/09/2023
The latest OECD Education at a Glance report published today highlights the inadequate funding of primary education in Ireland in comparison to our EU neighbours.
Department launches new Maths Primary Curriculum
07/09/2023
The INTO has welcomed the launch of the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum but emphasised that teachers must be afforded time and professional development support to implement it.
Principals’ Seminars programme 2023/24 – registration now open
06/09/2023
Registration is now open for our principals’ seminars. Book your place now to avoid disappointment.