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Deadline for Career Break, Job share and Temporary Re-assignment – Monday, 1 February 2021

21/01/2021

Members should note the application deadline for career break, job share and temporary teacher assignment is Monday, 1 February 2021.Are you seeking an inter...

Teachers and SNAs call for postponement of schools’ reopening

19/01/2021

INTO and Fórsa this evening said Government efforts to reassure school staff that it was safe for schools to open limited services to students with special education needs (SEN) had failed.

Update: Serious safety concerns must be addressed prior to any reopening of schools

18/01/2021

The INTO’s Central Executive Committee has said that teachers’ grave safety concerns have not been adequately addressed by today’s public health webinar and by Government.

Guidance issued to schools ahead of limited reopening of special education 

15/01/2021

The Department of Education has this evening written to schools to outline plans for provision from next Thursday....

Update

Update on Gaeltacht Placement for teachers with the Irish Language Requirement (ILR) condition on their registration

15/01/2021

Teachers who are currently engaging with Marino Institute of Education in order to complete the SCG/OCG to fulfil the Irish Language Requirement condition on...

Latest developments – proposed in-school support for children with significant additional needs

14/01/2021

Following the strong reaction from most stakeholders, including school managerial authorities and education unions against the government's rushed decision t...

Update on engagement with department officials – reopening of schools

13/01/2021

Over the last number of days, engagement between the INTO, education stakeholders and officials from the Department of Education and NPHET has intensified. W...

Update

Reminder – Re-vetting Process

13/01/2021

A reminder that when contacted by the Teaching Council, members are strongly advised to complete the re-vetting process promptly so that registration with th...

Update on Droichead during current school closure

13/01/2021

The INTO has clarified with the Teaching Council that, with the agreement of the school/PST, Droichead can continue for NQTs who are supporting the continuit...