Spectrum.Life Digital Wellbeing Series and Digital Gym
17/08/2021
Earlier this year, Spectrum.Life, the current employee assistance service launched a Digital Wellbeing Series and Digital Gym open to INTO members. The series will be streamed through the Wellbeing Together Online Portal (desktop version). Spectrum.Life’s Digital Wellbeing 4K HD Studio is equipped with the leading live streaming technology to deliver a best-in-class experience for the school community. This month, the Digital Wellbeing Series … Continued
The INTO expresses concern for educators and students in Afghanistan
17/08/2021
Tuesday, 17 August 2021 In light of the unfolding events in Afghanistan, the INTO expresses its concern for educators and students in the country and for continued equal access to education for all students. The INTO is committed to cultivating a spirit of fraternal co-operation with kindred organisations and articulates its full support to the … Continued
COVID-19 Leave and Working Arrangements for 2021/22 school year published
11/08/2021
The Department of Education has today (11 August) published Circular 0042/2021, which reiterates the availability of special COVID-19 leave and reconfirms the working arrangements that will apply under specific circumstances during the 2021/2022 school year. Members who need clarification on this Circular are welcome to contact the INTO QueryLine by emailing info@into.ie The INTO will also … Continued
Latest Department report highlights two shameful decades of supersized classes
10/08/2021
The Department of Education’s recently published report, ‘Overview of Education 2000 – 2020’, shows that there has been little change in average primary class sizes over the last 20 years. Since the beginning of the millennium, the average class size has only been reduced by approximately one pupil per class in 20 long years (reducing … Continued
Member update – Preparations for school reopening at advanced stage
09/08/2021
Weekly meetings between education partners, the Department of Education and public health officials will continue throughout August, considering a wide range of issues, including funding for sanitising, PPE, enhanced cleaning and air ventilation monitors. We expect the Department will write to schools this week regarding these matters. General updates The INTO has been advised that … Continued
Member update – Recent Developments
21/07/2021
The INTO continues to liaise with Department of Education and relevant authorities on behalf of members during the summer break. The following member update details recent developments.
INTO is hiring …
21/07/2021
We are currently recruiting for two fixed term positions in our Conditions of Employment and Leadership and Communication sections ...
Updated guidance for very high-risk and pregnant staff published
15/07/2021
Following the provision of updated HSE guidance, the Department of Education (DE) has today published Information Note 0025/2021, which advises and clarifies the following: The HSE has recently published Education Sector Guidance on Employees in the COVID-19 Higher Risk Categories, including Pregnant Employees. Teachers who consider themselves to be at very high risk of serious illness from … Continued
Member donation cheque for €35k presented to Children’s Health Foundation
14/07/2021
The INTO has presented a cheque to the Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) after €35,000 was raised for the foundation in our annual members’ draw.