Covid Learning and Support Scheme (CLASS) & Droichead – FAQs
05/10/2021
The INTO has published a series of FAQs on the Covid Learning and Support Scheme (CLASS) announced by the Department of Education last month. The programme will commence from Monday, 11 October. CLASS recognises the damaging impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s learning, development, and wellbeing and its potential to have a long-lasting and profound effect on our children and young people in a variety of … Continued
Pay increase set to kick in – Circular confirms first Building Momentum increase
04/10/2021
The Department of Education has issued Circular 0056/21, which outlines pay increases from 1 October 2021 under the Building Momentum agreement. This is a general round increase in annualised salary (basic pay and allowances, if applicable) of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, for all public servants. The department has confirmed to the INTO … Continued
Registration open for retirement planning webinar
29/09/2021
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) will host a retirement planning webinar on Friday, 15 October from 9am to 4pm. Registration for this webinar opened on the INTO website on Monday, 27 September. Please note that this webinar will be strictly limited to 150 participants. We hope to be in a position to offer our … Continued
Members urged to visit website before submitting query
28/09/2021
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) runs a QueryLine via phone, email and the portal for members. We are currently experiencing an exceptionally high volume of member queries which is resulting in delays responding to members. We have put additional resources in place, including staffing, to support this service. Our website contains a wealth of information … Continued
INTO calls for deferral of changes to contact tracing until reliable data is available
22/09/2021
Proposed changes to contact tracing arrangements in primary schools from next Monday should be deferred until reliable data on outbreaks in primary schools is available, the INTO has said...
INTO awarded prestigious grant to tackle racism in primary schools
17/09/2021
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) was today the recipient of a prestigious Human Rights and Equality Grant, awarded by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission...
Restore school funding – Email your TD today!
16/09/2021
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) recently launched our Budget 2022 campaign setting out our priorities for primary education ahead of Budget 2022, due to be announced on 12 October. Every single member (and parent) can play a role in helping us to secure critical investment in our schools...
Yet again, OECD report shines spotlight on supersized primary classes
16/09/2021
The latest OECD ‘Education at a Glance’ report sets out in no uncertain terms a negative correlation between larger classes and mean performance in reading, with a clear view as to the benefits of smaller classes for schools in disadvantaged communities...
Support our School Leaders – Email your TD today!
14/09/2021
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) recently launched our Budget 2022 campaign setting out our priorities for primary education ahead of Budget 2022, due to be announced on 12 October. Every single member (and parent) can play a role in helping us to secure critical investment in our schools. Take a minute out of your … Continued